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
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Telecommunications Engineer (Route Communications Engineer) to lead and direct a team of 36 staff across two delivery units within the Wessex Route. In this pivotal role, you will provide effective line management, including training and professional development to ensure your team's continued growth and high performance, while managing the delivery of faulting, maintenance and project work on various types of Telecommunications equipment, from Transmission Networks, Data Networks, CISCO Systems, Voice Systems, GSM-R Networks, as well as hundreds of miles of Copper and Fibre cables.
The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, engaging effectively with external stakeholders, asset owners, and other internal Network Rail departments
About the role (External)
1. Lead and direct the Infrastructure Maintenance team to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.
2. Manage development of individuals and the engagement of the team.
3. Manage the arrangements for staff safety and competence.
4. Identify and implement safety, asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.
5. Manage the inspection and maintenance of assets to standards.
6. Manage the prioritisation of work and delivery to plan.
7. Check that safety, assurance, compliance, performance and business processes are followed.
8. Identify and submit non compliances for approval and take appropriate action where required.
9. Manage the process to handover and accept back assets being renewed, installed, or modified by projects.
10. Restore to normal operation after completion of testing/investigation, equipment that has failed, been subject to an allegation or has been renewed as part of a maintenance delivered renewal programme.
11. Develop and agree annual maintenance, inspection and testing programmes and resource levels.
12. Develop and authorise quarterly work plans and resource levels.
13. Identify and propose asset renewals.
14. Review and approve method statements and/or plans for design and/or work activities as required.
15. Undertake investigations and report on accidents/incidents.
16. Undertake an agreed programme of safety tours, staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
Relevant technical competence
Experience in maintenance management, processes and techniques
Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes
Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
Knowledge of operational railway environment
Knowledge of other functional disciplines
IRSE Licence holder (Signalling & Communications only)
Local Accident & Incident Investigation
Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
Desirable
Incorporated Engineer
Membership of professional body
How to apply (External)
Salary: 55596 - 65966
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: 23rd October 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