OLE Delivery Lead: Safe, On-Time Rail Electrification

QTS Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Group seeks an experienced OLE works delivery lead to oversee overhead line projects across the Western & Wales Route, ensuring delivery to Network Rail standards, on time and within budget. You will manage maintenance, renewals and enhancements within possessions and isolation windows, prioritising safety and quality while coordinating with Route teams, Project Managers and Asset Engineers.

Applying GRIP/PACE or equivalent delivery frameworks, you will control costs, steward interfaces, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering OLE works within the UK rail environment.
• Strong knowledge of Network Rail standards and Western & Wales Route operating context.
• Experience working under possession and isolation constraints.
• Demonstrable leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Strong focus on safety, programme, and delivery assurance.
• Experience delivering works on Western Route electrified infrastructure.
• Understanding of GRIP / PACE or equivalent delivery frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of OLE maintenance, renewals, and enhancement works across the route.
• Plan and manage delivery within possessions, isolations, and access constraints to achieve programme milestones.
• Ensure full compliance with Network Rail standards, Electrical Safety Rules, CDM Regulations, and route-specific requirements.
• Promote and lead a strong safety culture, ensuring safe systems of work are implemented and followed.
• Manage interfaces with Network Rail Route teams, Project Managers, Asset Engineers, and Operations.
• Control delivery costs, manage change, and support commercial reporting and forecasting.
• Ensure quality assurance, testing, handback, and close-out documentation are completed to required standards.
• Lead, coordinate, and support site management teams, supervisors, and contractors.
• Identify and manage delivery risks, issues, and opportunities, escalating where appropriate.

Skills

OLE delivery

Rail safety

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Programme delivery

Risk management

Communication

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree

HNC/HND or equivalent

SMSTS (or equivalent)

PTS (or equivalent)

CDM Regulations knowledge

Tools

GRIP/PACE

Job description

QTS Group seeks an experienced OLE works delivery lead to oversee overhead line projects across the Western & Wales Route, ensuring delivery to Network Rail standards, on time and within budget. You will manage maintenance, renewals and enhancements within possessions and isolation windows, prioritising safety and quality while coordinating with Route teams, Project Managers and Asset Engineers.

Applying GRIP/PACE or equivalent delivery frameworks, you will control costs, steward interfaces, and