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)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
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
