Rail Infrastructure Asset & Maintenance Leader

Network Rail; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Network Rail in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced engineering leader to head a large multi-disciplinary team responsible for inspection, maintenance and enhancement of critical infrastructure assets. The role focuses on safety, reliability and performance, integrating governance, regulatory interfaces, and continuous improvement.

You will drive renewal strategies, manage asset risk, and coordinate with Asset Management teams to deliver programmes while supporting workforce development and

Qualifications

• Chartered engineer
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• NEBOSH certificate
• Knowledge of rail engineering and regulatory requirements
• Experience in maintenance management and renewal strategies
• Proven people management experience
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and procedures

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver inspection, maintenance and enhancement of infrastructure assets.
• Drive improvements in safety, reliability, asset performance and whole-life costs.
• Establish governance and assurance processes and interface with regulators (ORR).
• Develop and deliver workforce development, succession planning and wellbeing initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, suppliers and delivery partners to introduce new systems and technologies.
• Oversee CDM responsibilities and delivery of weather resilience and preparedness strategies.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Safety leadership

Asset management

Education

Degree level or equivalent

NEBOSH certificate

Job description

Network Rail in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced engineering leader to head a large multi-disciplinary team responsible for inspection, maintenance and enhancement of critical infrastructure assets. The role focuses on safety, reliability and performance, integrating governance, regulatory interfaces, and continuous improvement.

You will drive renewal strategies, manage asset risk, and coordinate with Asset Management teams to deliver programmes while supporting workforce development and