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
What will you be doing?

• This is a role with huge responsibilities.
• Accountable for managing a section of the rail network, you'll manage and develop a large maintenance team.
• You'll drive safety and efficiency across diverse works.

About the role (External)
In this key role, you will be accountable for managing a section of the rail network. Leading a large maintenance team, you will enjoy significant responsibilities. Managing in-house teams and contractors alike, you'll make a vital contribution to the success of our ambitious plans. From signalling to track and electrification, you'll proactively direct the work of teams delivering inspections, renewals and maintenance of diverse infrastructure assets. You'll be personally responsible for planning, inspecting and implementing important tactical works. This is role is operational and there will be an element of on call and out of hours contact needed.
Championing safety as a top priority, you'll have the authority to recommend any necessary renewals. Managing budgets and driving engagement and development across the team, you'll see that work is consistently delivered to performance, cost and quality targets.
Due to the importance of your role, we'll expect you to respond to issues that arise, even when off duty.
Essential Criteria
Experience of managing the production and delivery of a comprehensive and compliant work programme
Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team
Able to coach, influence and develop others
Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques
Able to lead and implement change and improvement initiatives
Excellent communication and influencing skills, both in person and in writing
Comfortable working shifts including days, nights and weekends
Desirable Criteria
Hold or be working towards an NVQ level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained an appropriate level of knowledge through equivalent relevant experience
Able to promote and demonstrate safe working behaviours
Knowledge of budget management and cost/waste control processes and techniques
Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need
This role involves days, nights and weekend working, and is a safety critical role so subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment.
How to apply (External)
Salary: IMC40 Ts&Cs - starting at 47,730.00
Closing date: 4th September 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted.
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What does our recruitment process look like? * Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.

• If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview.

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Network Rail Benefits -
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
***Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****