The Lifts & Escalators asset management team in Route Services are shaping the future of accessibility, safety and customer experience across Britains railway. We are accountable for the safety and performance of our fleet of 1600 lifts and 300 escalators, responsible for developing strategy, improving performance, assuring compliance, and guiding investment in some of the railways most critical passenger assets. Our mission is simple: deliver safe, reliable and accessible journeys for millions of passengers every year through innovation, data-driven decision making, and industry-leading engineering expertise. Working at the heart of a nationally significant portfolio, you'll help influence everything from maintenance and renewals to asset strategy, assurance, and future technology adoption.
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Some of our great benefits:
We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered
Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days
Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass
Defined benefit pension scheme
75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)
Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
Plus more¿.
Vacancy Details
Duration: Permanent
Location: This role is based in London Puddle Dock. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered.
Band & Salary: Band 4C £43,588 - £53,167
What does the average day look like?
We are looking for a proactive and technically skilled Project Engineer with experience in lifts and escalators, ideally within a rail or infrastructure environment. You will have a strong understanding of safety, standards, and asset management, along with the ability to manage projects from development through to delivery. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills are essential, as you will be working closely with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure reliable and compliant transport systems.
About the team..
Engineering Services is a function within Route Services. We sit as a central team to provide national skills and activities which enable regions and industry partners to deliver the railway for our customers.
As a large central functional team which focus on engineering delivery, we have many roles, ranging from pure engineering to project management. We design and influence every part of the railway, including structures, track, traction power, level crossings, signalling and accessibility schemes which are essential to keep our stations moving.
Who are we looking for?
On a typical day, youll be managing and coordinating the engineering aspects of lift and escalator projects from development through to construction and commissioning, ensuring everything meets Network Rail standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
Youll work closely with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to monitor progress, manage risks, and keep projects compliant, while also carrying out reviews, audits, and site supervision. Alongside this, youll support compliance with key legislation, ensure competency across teams, contribute to continuous improvement by sharing best practice, and take ownership as the designated project engineer for your schemes. You'll be a collaborative professional who can build strong relationships, influence stakeholders and lead continuous improvement initiatives across organisational boundaries. A commitment to safety, innovation and delivering long-term value is essential, along with the confidence to challenge the status quo, take ownership and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Criteria
- Successful relevant experience in Lift and Escalator engineering, ideally with involvement in construction and design projects across multi discipline areas.
- Technical qualifications to HNC/HND or equivalent NVQ level 3 in Lifts or Escalators.
- Knowledge of quality assurance.
- An understanding of the arrangements required for the independent assessment of work.
- CDM, risk assessment, engineering management competency.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Desirable Criteria
- Membership of a relevant professional body with chartered status and/or educated to degree level.
- Knowledge of structuring safety cases in support of projects.
- An appreciation of environmental issues in engineering works.
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
- Project safety management experience.
- Yellow book course.
- Engineering experience in the lifts & escalators discipline
Additional Information
Closing date: 17 th July 2026. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.
Next Steps: Interviews will be held W/C 27 th July 2026, depending on business requirements.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
