Section Supervisor [Track]

Network Rail; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking an Asset Inspection Supervisor to support the Section Manager in inspecting, maintaining and renewing assets to standards and within budget. You will supervise work delivery and ensure compliance, contributing to a safer, more reliable railway network.

Salary: £61,103 starting, with additional commitments. Closing date: 6 October 2026. The role requires experience in directing worksites, rail testing and asset condition assessment, and may involve driving as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience directing and supervising worksites.
• Knowledge of rail testing, lubrication inspection and asset condition assessment.
• Willingness to drive vehicles as required.

Responsibilities

• 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 and method statements.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Undertake specific inspections in accordance with standards as directed.
• Prepare work and resource specifications and method statements including Safe System of Work Plans.
• Deliver work in accordance with the relevant maintenance plans.

Skills

Supervising worksites

Safety compliance

Stakeholder communication

Resource planning

Team leadership

Education

NVQ level 2/3 (or equivalent)

Job description

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. 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.

About the role

Assist the Section Manager in the inspection, maintenance and renewal of assets to standards and within agreed resource levels, budget and unit cost measures.Supervise the delivery of work and undertake specific inspections as required. Assist in the management of staff as directed.

Salary: MM level 6 - starting £61,103 plus additional commitments.

Closing date: 6th October 2026. - Late applications will not be accepted.

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1. Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.

2. If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview

For further information, please contact Jamie Lovegrove

Your experience and skills

Key Accountabilities:

• Supervise and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Carryout 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.

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 rail testing & lubrication 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.