Construction Assurance Specialist (SCO)

Network Rail; Crewe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major rail infrastructure organization is looking for a Construction Assurance Specialist based out of the Crewe depot. The successful candidate will ensure delivery of safe and high-quality track renewals and other projects across the UK. Responsibilities include providing assurance on engineering work, site safety interventions, and ensuring compliance with established standards. This role will require strong expertise in Health & Safety and project management. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Safety in a Railway track construction environment.
• Ability to ensure compliance with Company Standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills related to engineering and construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance on the delivery of Track renewals and Ballast Cleaning projects.
• Ensure compliance with local processes and procedures.
• Intervene on site safety when necessary.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Risk management

Budget control

Technical proficiency

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Brief Description

Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway. To learn more, please click here to watch our video.

This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.

SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving – making sure they are on‑site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule. Watch our video Working in Supply Chain Operations.

Construction Services (CS) plans and delivers Overhead Line and Track Renewal's Projects using the Overhead Line Engineering (OLE) Train, On‑Track‑Plant, and the Ballast Cleaning System (BCS). The team is committed to delivering high‑quality infrastructure projects while embracing innovative, more efficient ways of working.

The Directorate is structured into five teams reporting into the Construction Services Director: Engineering, Planning, OLE Delivery, Track Delivery, and Programme Change. Works are planned and delivered using an internal Network Rail workforce, with Construction Services acting as Principal Contractor, Principal Designer, and POS approval holder.

During Control Period 7 (2024‑29) Construction Services is remitted to plan and deliver Ballast Cleaning projects on North, West & Central and Network Rail High Speed Regions, and OLE renewals across North, West & Central Region.

The team operates nationally from its Crewe and Bletchley Construction Depots, with support roles based at Birmingham and Milton Keynes.

Construction Services (CS) – Engineering

Construction Services (CS) – Engineering is composed of highly qualified engineers with years of experience in the rail sector, certified in multiple disciplines, and backed by strong problem‑solving capabilities. We combine technical proficiency with an in‑depth understanding of the rail industry's evolving needs, delivering projects that are both timely and cost‑effective ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and sustainability. We specialise in managing the complete lifecycle of rail projects involving track, signalling and overhead line equipment (OLE). From planning to execution, our team ensures that our systems are designed, installed, and maintained to the highest industry standards. We oversee technical coordination, risk management, and compliance to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key services include:

• Project Engineering Management for Track, Signalling & OLE (Overhead Line Equipment)
• Managing design integration and construction processes.
• Risk management, budget control, and regulatory compliance.
• Engineering & Construction Assurance
• On Track Plant Management & Assurance

Are you experienced and knowledgeable in Health & Safety in a Railway track construction environment?

Do you want a job where you can put your skills and experience into practice to ensure Construction Services deliver track renewals safely and handback good quality works?

Do you believe in the benefits of planned inspections, assurance checks, engineering verification and robust systems and procedures?

Can you take responsibility for site safety and intervene when necessary?

If this is you, then maybe this is the role for you … We are seeking a Construction Assurance Specialist based out of our Crewe depot. The role will be working as part of the Engineering team, providing assurance on the delivery of Track renewals, Ballast Cleaning and Overhead Line Equipment projects across the UK. The role provides assurance to all aspects of delivery including survey, preparation works, core works and follow up activities to ensure compliance to Company Standards and local processes and procedures as an aid to delivering a safe, quality and efficient construction renewal service to our Regional Customers.