Job Description

Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK's only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1).
The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client 'HS1 Ltd', undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.
Our Vision: For everyone to love High Speed rail!
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. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.
Brief Description
The role - YOU MUST HAVE RAILWAY EXPERIENCE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity within Network Rail High Speed for a Section Supervisor (Track)- office based includes night shifts
Assist the Section Manager in the inspection, maintenance, and renewal of assets to standards and within agreed resource levels, budget, and unit cost measures. Supervise the delivery of work and undertake specific inspections as required. Assist in the management of staff as directed.
This is a permanent position, so come and be part of a truly unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.
We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by .
Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!
About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
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.
About the role (External)
The person
So, who are we looking for? If you can answer 'yes' to the following questions, then we look forward to receiving your application.
Do you have:
Key Accountabilities:

• Supervise and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Carryout work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements and other instructions.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Undertake specific inspections in accordance with standards as directed.
• Prioritise work arising.
• Prepare work and resource specifications and method statements including Safe System of Work Plans.
• Assisting the development of work plans that enables work to be delivered safely, efficiently, and compliant to standards.
• Assisting the identification and proposal of asset renewals.
• Assisting the allocation of resources.
• Deliver work in accordance with the relevant maintenance plans.
• Provide appropriate information to update systems, databases, and records.
• Undertake programme of staff surveillance, work quality, compliance and asset condition check as directed.
• Assisting the management, control and discipline of staff as directed.
• Assisting the monitoring and review of staff competence and welfare.
• Contribute to your own development and that of others.

Experience, skills, knowledge, and competencies

• Experience of directing and supervising worksites and the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Knowledge of resource and work organisation/planning processes and systems.
• Knowledge and experience of rail testing & lubrication inspection, maintenance, renewal, and asset condition assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures, and instructions.
• Awareness of cost and waste control techniques.
• Able to demonstrate, promote, and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to coach, influence and develop others.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.
• Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained the appropriate level of knowledge gained through equivalent relevant experience.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

How to apply (External)
The important stuff
The role is based at Singlewell however frequent travel to our other office and site locations along the High Speed line is expected.
What can we offer you in return?
We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range: 49,598 (starting)
Contract: Maintenance Managers Level 6 (plus outer London allowance of 1,800 if based at Singlewell)
You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including:
28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Bonus scheme
Excellent choice of pension schemes
75% subsidy on rail season tickets (including London underground)
75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family
'my benefits' - our discounted online shopping site
Training, development and employee assistance programme available
Two weeks paid reserve leave for our armed forces community
5 days paid volunteering leave
Network Rail Benefits -
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If you are successful in your application, you may be required to go through a security vetting process (depending on the role).
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. We welcome different and fresh ways of thinking and encourage a culture where people feel empowered to act and we would consider flexible working.
Closing date and application process
The closing date will be 14th January 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume. This role is also advertised externally,
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All candidates 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.
You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Skills Required