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!
Scotland's Railway is part of this large family, and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.
Brief Description
The Works Delivery Manager will manage and direct the Works Delivery team to deliver inspection, maintenance and renewal of assets to standards. They manage activities within agreed resource levels, budget and unit cost measures to achieve safety, asset performance, cost and quality business targets.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities
1. Manage and direct the Works Delivery team and Contractors to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.
2. Manage the development of individuals and the engagement of the team.
3. Manage the arrangements for staff competence and welfare.
4. Adhere to company policies and procedures.
5. Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, plans and other instructions.
6. Implement safety, asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.
7. Manage the development of work plans that enables work to be delivered safely, efficiently and compliant to standards.
8. Manage and direct the inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal of assets to standards.
9. Manage and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
10. Manage the preparation of work and resource specifications, method statements and plans.
11. Manage information to update systems, databases and records.
12. Undertake a programme of staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks.
13. Contribute to your own development and that of others.
14. Discharge the relevant duties assigned to the 'CDM Contractor' (Network Rail Infrastructure Limited) in accordance with the Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations.
Experience, skills, knowledge and competencies
xc2xb7 Experience of managing and directing a team.
xc2xb7 Experience of team leadership and development.
xc2xb7 Experience of managing the production and delivery of a comprehensive and compliant work programme.
xc2xb7 Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
xc2xb7 Able to lead and implement change and improvement initiatives.
xc2xb7 Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
xc2xb7 Able to coach, influence and develop others.
xc2xb7 Knowledge of electrification and plant maintenance and construction management processes, systems and standards.
xc2xb7 Knowledge of budget management and cost/waste control processes and techniques.
xc2xb7 Knowledge of the Construction, Design and Management Regulations.
xc2xb7 Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.
xc2xb7 Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained the appropriate level of knowledge gained through equivalent relevant experience.
xc2xb7 Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
The Works Delivery Manager [Track] is a safety critical role and Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence is required. Any offer of employment will be subject to passing the relevant pre-employment medical assessment to obtain this competence, which includes a drug & alcohol test.
How to apply (External)
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All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
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 to safety in their application.
Network Rail Benefits -
Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.
Grade: Band 4.C
Salary: xc2xa343,588 to xc2xa350,018
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 11th June 2025 - late applications will not be accepted.
We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date (based on application volumes) so if you are interested in this vacancy, we encourage you to make your application as early as possible.