Rail Supervisor

Auctus Management Group Limited; Nechells; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure management company is seeking a Rail Supervisor based in Birmingham with travel required to East Anglia. This role involves managing Rail PWAY projects, ensuring effective site delivery, and maintaining high standards of communication with teams. The ideal candidate must hold relevant certifications such as PTS and COSS, possess a full UK Driving Licence, and have extensive experience in Network Rail operations. The position offers competitive pay structures, including PAYE or CIS options.

Qualifications

• In-date PTS certification is essential.
• COSS certification required.
• Driving License valid in the UK is necessary.
• Proven experience in Network Rail re-railing and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and delivery of Rail PWAY projects.
• Ensure teams understand plans to deliver works.
• Oversee equipment lists for site delivery works.
• Allocate necessary workforce for work site requirements.
• Develop pricing documents as needed.

Skills

In-date PTS (Personal Track Safety)

COSS (Controller of Site Safety)

Full UK Driving Licence

Extensive experience in Network Rail re-railing / defects

Proven track record of managing site delivery worker teams

Interfacing with staff across all departments

Job description

Job Title : RailSupervisor

Location : Birmingham, plus travel to East Anglia

Contract : Casual Worker or Perm (depending on pay method)

Shifts : Days, Nights and Weekends

Pay : Competitive, PAYE or CIS

Division : Civils and Construction

As the Rail Supervisor, you will manage the planning and delivery of Rail PWAY projects, ensuring site teams have the information, materials and equipment to deliver the works effectively and efficiently. Liaising with the Head of the Department, Construction and Civils Coordinator and client on-site. Ensuring high standards of communication and customer service are upheld and a professional working relationship is maintained.

What you’ll do

• Ensure teams understand plans to deliver works as specified by the client.
• Oversee and create equipment lists for site delivery works.
• Consider occupational and environmental risks to members of the public.
• Maintain a healthy working relationship with principal contractors and / or contractors, obtaining future work plans to assist growth.
• Assist in offering the correct systems for the required works.
• Allocate the necessary workforce to cover work site requirements as appropriate.
• Delivering safety briefs using clear language, ensuring the workforce understands the requirements and risks.
• Attend site surveys to facilitate the safe and appropriate use of equipment as required.
• Attend client meetings as required.
• Support, manage, and give direction to the site team.
• Where applicable, inform the Construction and Civils Coordinator for PO amendments if the client alters the job.
• Request POs from the Commercial team as and when required.
• Develop pricing documents as required.
• Effectively complete daily site shift reports as required.
• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality
• Continually monitor the operational effectiveness
• Record and act on customer complaints
• Protect the reputation and interests of the company at all times
• To identify and develop growth and business opportunities as and when possible

What you need

• In-date PTS (Personal Track Safety)
• COSS (Controller of Site Safety)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Extensive experience in working on Network Rail (NR) re-railing / defects, inspection and maintenance of permanent way (PWAY) assets, including the reporting, marking, and action required for rail defects.
• Proven track record of successfully managing site delivery worker teams.
• Interfacing with staff across all departments at all levels

About us

RSS Infrastructure (RSSI) is a leading service provider to the rail and construction industries. With over 200 full-time employees and a strong contingent workforce, we deliver high-quality services nationwide across Civils, Rail Operations, Signalling & Telecoms, Track Warning Systems, Arboriculture, Welding and more.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively encourage applications from reservists and veterans.

Find out more about working with us.