Job Description

At Network Rail, our mission is to connect people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. As we enter Control Period 7 (CP7), our Anglia Route Maintenance Team is delivering a major programme of infrastructure upgrades-from modernising signalling systems and enhancing station accessibility to improving safety at level crossings and supporting greener freight. We operate across three delivery units in Romford, Tottenham, and Ipswich, covering a wide range of disciplines including Track, Welding and Grinding, Off Track, Signalling & Telecoms (S&T), Electrification & Plant (E&P), and Distribution & Plant (D&P). Our Maintenance teams are responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the network, ensuring that critical infrastructure-like signals, power supplies, tracks, and bridges-is safe, reliable, and performing at its best.
"CP7 brings exciting opportunities to deliver a railway for Anglia that is better, simpler and greener. Collaboration and teamwork will be a key component of our success, so we'll need to build on our strong partnerships with train and freight operators, stakeholders and supply chain colleagues. Together, we're more than up to the challenge. I look forward to working with you over the coming years." - Katie Frost, Route Director
We're proud to be an inclusive employer where . We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance. As a , we're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a diverse team shaping the future of rail, we'd love to hear from you.
This position is based at our Tottenham MDU. This is a permanent opportunity.
Brief Description
Manage and direct the Rail Management team in the inspection, testing and maintenance of rails and associated assets to Standards and within agreed resource levels.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities
Manage and direct the Rail Management team to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.
Manage development of individuals and the engagement of the team.
Manage the arrangements for staff safety and competence.
Identify and implement asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.
Develop and agree inspection, testing and maintenance programmes.
Deliver inspection, testing and work in accordance with the agreed programme.
Manage the inspection, testing and maintenance of assets to standards.
Prioritise work arising and agree work plans.
Accurately update systems, databases and records as required.
Undertake technical inspections and investigations.
Undertake an agreed programme of staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks.
Essential
Relevant technical competence in rail management processes and techniques
Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
Knowledge of other functional disciplines
Knowledge of operational railway environment
Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
HNC/ HND or equivalent qualification
Desirable
Knowledge of coaching techniques
How to apply (External)
Network Rail encourages applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other relevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We positively support flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and home life.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal dedication to safety in their application!
We follow a structured pay framework: Band 4C: 43,588 - 51,719
Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity.
Closing Date: 27th November 2025
Network Rail can offer you a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits including:

• 75% off the cost of a season ticket for travel to work
• 75% off leisure travel for you and your family
• Inner London Allowance of 3270
• Flexible working arrangements
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• A choice of contributory pension schemes

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter.
We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click .
About our people and the recruitment process -
We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
We're also a employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

Skills Required