Job Description

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 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.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Brief Description
Employer: Network Rail
Salary: 85,500pa
Location: London Blackfriars
Closing Date: 3rd December 2025
About the Role:
Lead the construction and maintenance team for Network Rail's Commercial Property assets. You'll manage the delivery of CP7 commercial investment projects of 90m which will generate additional income to be re-invest back in to the Railway. Responsible strategy, delivery, safety of the retail on the 7 managed stations, commercial Estate Freight and other assets to deliver the planned maintenance programmes. To manage budgets, contractors, and compliance, ensuring safe and efficient property portfolio.
What You'll Do:
Develop and implement construction and maintenance plans.
Provide strategic advice and technical leadership.
Oversee budgets and contractor performance.
Benefits:
28 days annual leave + bank holidays.
Defined benefit pension scheme.
75% rail travel discount.
Flexible/hybrid working options.
About the role (External)
1. Manage the Commercial Property maintenance and construction strategy, budget and initiatives programme.
2. Provide professional leadership and adequate briefing to the team on professional and standards matters such that the team achieves compliance with all relevant internal and external regulations.
3. Provide strategic advice on all matters relating to the maintenance and construction of Network Rail's Commercial Property assets. Manage the provision of technical and professional building advice to the route estates.
4. Manage the consistent delivery of the renewals and planned, cyclical maintenance programmes.
5. Manage the relationship with all maintenance delivery organisations and related professional support consultants providing services to Commercial Property. Where necessary, recommend areas for delivering improvements and liaise with the Contracts & Procurement function to effect optimal changes to contracts.
6. Develop and manage implementation of the maintenance business plan for Commercial Property.
7. Manage property maintenance in compliance with statutory legislation, best practice and professional principles to improve and fulfil budgetary and company obligations.
8. Manage the production of appropriate remits for major maintenance items and initiatives.
9. Liaise with the Network Rail territories such that there is efficient and effective implementation of maintenance where there is a joint interest.
10. Undertake under CDM Regulations, as role of Client Representative, Designer and CDM Co-ordinator on behalf of Network Rail in line with company standards.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
Educated to degree level or equivalent
MRICS qualified
Proven people management skills
Proven experience of buildings maintenance
Proven experience of preparing and managing budgets
Proven experience of managing contractors and consultants
Desirable
Demonstrable post-qualification experience
Full Driving Licence
How to apply (External)
Salary: 85395 - 101323
We offer excellent benefits, including:
? Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
? Defined benefit pension scheme.
? 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
? Up to 75% off leisure travel.
?? Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
? Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
? Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
?? Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
? Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
? We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Plus, more....
We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.
At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail,
Do you consider yourself to have a protected characteristic? If so and you require any additional support with your application, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcer who will happily assist.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All propective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre -employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee's unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.
Closing date: 3rd December 2025, late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

Skills Required