Section Manager [Track]

Network Rail; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 556,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Choice of pension schemes

Discounted leisure train travel foryou

75% subsidy on Rail and Underground

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

My Benefits platform - national and UK

Job summary

Network Rail is recruiting for a full-time permanent role based in Scotland. You will be responsible for coordinating a compliant work programme, promoting safety, coaching team members, and leading change initiatives.

Applicants should be prepared for day, night, and weekend shifts and are encouraged to apply even if adjustments are needed for accessibility. The role offers competitive salary (£58,194 + roster premium), generous benefits, and a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing the production and delivery of a comprehensive and compliant work programme.
• Ability to promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
• Ability to coach, influence and develop others.
• Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques.
• Able to lead and implement change and improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, both in person and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production and delivery of a comprehensive and compliant work programme.
• Promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
• Coach, influence and develop others within the workforce.
• Lead and implement change and improvement initiatives across projects.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to maintain alignment and clarity.

Skills

People leadership

Safety leadership

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Team coaching

Shift work readiness

Education

NVQ level 3/4 (or equivalent)

Job description

Who We Are

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

About The Role

This is a Full-Time Permanent position.

We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know—we'll do our best to assist you.

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact [e-mail].

Grade: Former IMC Terms and Conditions (IMC33B)

Salary: £58,194 + roster premium

Closing date: Midnight on 27th October 2026 - late applications will not be accepted.

Here Are a Few Of The Benefits We Offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Choice of pension schemes
• Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
• 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

PLEASE NOTE - all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks:

Essential Criteria

• Experience of managing the production and delivery of a comprehensive and compliant work programme
• Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team
• Able to coach, influence and develop others
• Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques
• Able to lead and implement change and improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, both in person and in writing
• Comfortable working shifts including days, nights and weekends

Desirable Criteria

• Hold or be working towards an NVQ level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained an appropriate level of knowledge through equivalent relevant experience
• Able to promote and demonstrate safe working behaviours
• Knowledge of budget management and cost/waste control processes and techniques

Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need