Section Supervisor [Overhead Line Equipment]

Network Rail; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension schemes

Discounted rail travel for you and fam

Rail/Underground season ticket subsidy

Volunteer or carers leave

My Benefits platform discounts

Job summary

Network Rail Scotland is seeking a Section Supervisor to support the Section Manager in inspection, maintenance and renewal of overhead line equipment assets. You will supervise delivery, ensure compliance with standards, and help develop work plans to deliver safe, efficient outcomes.

The role requires shift work, including night and weekend duties, with on-call availability. You will mentor staff, manage resources, maintain records and support asset condition assessments while safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience directing and supervising worksites and the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Knowledge of resource and work organisation/planning processes and systems.
• Knowledge and experience of signalling inspection, maintenance, renewal and asset condition assessment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Carry out work safely and in accordance with safe systems of work procedures and instructions.
• Assist in the development of work plans and allocation of resources.
• Provide information to update systems, databases and records.

Skills

Supervise worksites

Safe working practices

Team leadership

Project planning

Effective communication

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

IRC2363836

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.Click here to learn more.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitmentsclick here . 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 oursafety 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.

The Section Supervisor assists the Section Manager in the inspection, maintenance and renewal of assets to standards and within agreed resource levels, budget and unit cost measures. They supervise the delivery of work and undertake specific inspections as required. They also assist in the management of staff as directed.

More About Overhead Line Equipment...

You will be responsible for supervising and assuring the quality of work delivered, ensuring all assets and activities comply with relevant standards, company policies, and safe systems of work. This includes carrying out inspections, prioritising work, preparing method statements and Safe System of Work Plans, and supporting the development of work plans that enable delivery to be safe, efficient, and compliant. You will also contribute to asset management by assisting with asset condition assessments, identifying renewal requirements, and ensuring work is delivered in line with maintenance plans.

In addition, you will support effective team and resource management by assisting with resource allocation, staff supervision, and monitoring work quality, compliance, and asset condition. You will help maintain accurate systems, records, and databases, contribute to staff competence, welfare, and disciplinary processes where required, and carry out staff surveillance activities as directed. Ongoing personal development and supporting the development of others forms a key part of the role.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements and other instructions.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Undertake specific inspections in accordance with standards as directed.
• Prioritise work arising.
• Prepare work and resource specifications and method statements including Safe System of Work Plans.
• Assist in the development of work plans that enables work to be delivered safely, efficiently and compliant to standards.
• Assist in the identification and proposal of asset renewals.
• Assist in the allocation of resources.
• Deliver work in accordance with the relevant maintenance plans.
• Provide appropriate information to update systems, databases and records.
• Undertake a programme of staff surveillance, work quality, compliance and asset condition checks as directed.
• Assist in the management, control and discipline of staff as directed.
• Assist in the monitoring and review of staff competence and welfare.
• Contribute to your own development and that of others.

This role will involve shift work including night and weekend working. You may also be required to work on-call.

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.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate theirpersonal commitment to safety in their application.

Grade: Former IMC Terms and Conditions (IMC33B)

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 2nd September 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

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.

Experience, skills, knowledge and competencies

• Experience of directing and supervising worksites and the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Knowledge of resource and work organisation/planning processes and systems.
• Knowledge and experience of signalling inspection, maintenance, renewal and asset condition assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
• Awareness of cost and waste control techniques.
• Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to coach, influence and develop others.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.
• Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained the appropriate level of knowledge gained through equivalent relevant experience.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.