Utilities Specialist Engineering and Asset Management

Utilities Specialist

IRC2366526

Utilities Specialist

Who We Are

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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.

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.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

About the role

Salary- £30,119

Closing Date- 20th October 2026

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

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Your experience and skills

Key Accountabilities-

• Advise and inform the business (e.g. Project, Route, Workplace Management, Bureau Team, STE) on utilities processes in accordance with company procedures to monitor supplies effectively and minimise utilities costs and carbon.
• Maintain accurate asset knowledge in the utilities database to keep the wider businesses informed.
• Investigate billing and supply issues and advise on solution to maintain continuity of supply for operation of the network and minimise costs.
• Establish consumption and negotiate on-charging and off-charging fiscal liabilities for TOCs, FOCs and other third parties so that costs are recovered fairly and risks are minimised.

Essential

• Ability to complete track safety competence where relevant including:

• Personal Track Safety (PTS)

• Individual Working Alone (IWA) and

• Level C: Access & Egress Traction and/or non-traction locations

• Educated to HNC/HND or equivalent relevant work experience

• Good general IT skills

• Good communication and analytical skills, with proven ability to present information effectively and appropriately

• Experience of extracting information and reporting from multiple sources, including databases

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent

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Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

York George Stephenson House, York

Geographical Area:

Eastern England

Closing Date:

20-OCT-2026

Job Category:

Engineering and Asset Management

Function:

Eastern Region

Organisation:

OA Property & Facilities Management EC (846015) G4

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