Senior Rail Asset Inspection & Assurance RPEQ Engineer
Core
Hands-on technical role combining site-based rail asset inspections with desktop engineering review and formal reporting for operational rail infrastructure.
Role type
Senior Rail Asset Inspection & Assurance RPEQ Engineer
Builds
Technical reports, defect assessments, and engineering advice for rail infrastructure maintenance and remediation.
Domain
Rail infrastructure (light rail and heavy rail)
Required skills
RPEQ registration, rail track alignment assessment, defect identification, engineering assessment, interpretation of engineering drawings, technical reporting, safety in operational rail environments
Preferred skills
Drone inspection, camera-based surveys, computer vision, AI-assisted defect identification, innovative inspection methodologies
Technologies
Drones, cameras, digital inspection tools, computer vision software
Responsibilities
Undertake detailed inspections and technical assessments of operational rail assets; Assess track condition and alignment; Identify, document and assess defects; Provide engineering advice on defect treatment and remediation; Review existing designs, drawings, and maintenance records; Undertake inspections during live rail operations and scheduled possessions; Analyse inspection findings to determine asset condition and engineering risk; Prepare clear technical reports and provide RPEQ sign-off
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
