Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Lead

Network Rail; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

pension schemes

Travel discounts

Private Healthcare

Volunteer or carers leave

Rail travel subsidy

Gym access

Benefits platform

Job summary

Network Rail in Ipswich is seeking an experienced professional to lead the Infrastructure Maintenance delivery team, directing inspections and maintenance of functional assets to standards and budgets. You will drive safety, efficiency, and reliability across assets in the Ipswich Delivery Unit.

Join a team committed to safe operations and continuous improvement, with clear career progression and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, pension schemes, and travel

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance management, processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of the operational railway environment.
• Knowledge of other functional disciplines.
• IRSE licence holder (signalling only).
• Local accident and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the Infrastructure Maintenance team to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.
• Manage development of individuals and the engagement of the team.
• Manage safety and competence arrangements for staff.
• Identify and implement safety, asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Oversee inspection and maintenance of assets to standards.
• Prioritise work and ensure delivery to plan.
• Ensure safety, assurance, compliance, and performance processes are followed.
• Submit non-compliances for approval and take appropriate action.
• Oversee asset handover and acceptance after renewal or modification.
• Restore operations after testing or incidents.
• Develop annual maintenance, inspection and testing programmes and resources.
• Develop quarterly work plans and resource levels.
• Identify asset renewals and approve method statements as required.
• Undertake investigations and report on accidents/incidents.
• Conduct safety tours, staff surveillance, and asset condition checks.

Skills

Maintenance management

Safety & compliance

Standards & procedures

Railway operations

Interpersonal skills

IRSE licence

Accident & incident investigation

People leadership

Job description

Network Rail in Ipswich is seeking an experienced professional to lead the Infrastructure Maintenance delivery team, directing inspections and maintenance of functional assets to standards and budgets. You will drive safety, efficiency, and reliability across assets in the Ipswich Delivery Unit.

Join a team committed to safe operations and continuous improvement, with clear career progression and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, pension schemes, and travel