Rail Permanent Way Supervisor – Onsite Leadership & Safety

Babcock International; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension contribution

Aviva DigiCare+ health support

Employee share scheme

Holiday trading

Be Kind Day

Flexible working

Dynamic working environment

Job summary

Babcock International is hiring a Rail Permanent Way Supervisor in Belfast to oversee rail track maintenance and renewal activities on-site. You will lead on-site teams, coordinate resources, and ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance across projects.

The role is full-time (35 hours per week) based in Belfast, with a roster premium and overtime considerations. A strong background in permanent way work and safety leadership is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising rail track maintenance or renewal works.
• Experience leading site teams, subcontractors and resources within a safety-critical environment.
• Strong knowledge of permanent way activities, including switches and crossings.
• Experience managing site safety, inspections, documentation and compliance requirements.
• Experience planning and organising work activities to meet programme and performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site teams, subcontractors and plant during rail track maintenance and renewal activities.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely and in compliance with railway standards, company procedures and legislation.
• Coordinate labour, materials and equipment to support efficient project delivery.
• Complete site inspections, safety checks and maintaining accurate project documentation and records.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, site personnel and internal stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.

Skills

Site leadership

Rail track maintenance supervision

Safety-critical environment

Railway standards knowledge

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Railway safety competencies (PTC, etc.)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Babcock International is hiring a Rail Permanent Way Supervisor in Belfast to oversee rail track maintenance and renewal activities on-site. You will lead on-site teams, coordinate resources, and ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance across projects.

The role is full-time (35 hours per week) based in Belfast, with a roster premium and overtime considerations. A strong background in permanent way work and safety leadership is essential for success.