Lead Track Maintenance Engineer: Rail Safety & Reliability

Network Rail; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Related Pay

28 days annual leave with buy/sell

Rail travel discount

Gym access

Volunteer or carers leave

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Track Maintenance Engineer in the Sussex region, based at Norwood Junction, Croydon. You will lead a dedicated maintenance team to inspect, maintain and improve track assets to the highest safety and reliability standards.

In this role, you will manage delivery across the Sussex route, drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with railway standards and lead investigations into incidents.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge and maintenance management experience.
• Commitment to safety excellence.
• Ability to lead and influence in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Knowledge of railway standards and procedures.
• Experience in safety and compliance management.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating a high-performing maintenance team.
• Ensuring the safe inspection and maintenance of track assets.
• Driving improvements in safety, reliability, efficiency and asset performance.
• Managing work priorities, resource planning and delivery programmes.
• Maintaining compliance with railway standards, procedures and legislation.
• Leading investigations into incidents and implementing lessons learned.
• Supporting asset renewal activities and maintenance-led projects.
• Developing the skills, competence and engagement of your team.

Skills

Strong leadership

Maintenance management

Safety excellence

Communication

Influencing skills

Education

IRSE Licence (Signalling only)

Incorporated Engineer

Membership of professional body

Job description

Network Rail is seeking a Track Maintenance Engineer in the Sussex region, based at Norwood Junction, Croydon. You will lead a dedicated maintenance team to inspect, maintain and improve track assets to the highest safety and reliability standards.

In this role, you will manage delivery across the Sussex route, drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with railway standards and lead investigations into incidents.