Supervisor (B&C)

Network Rail; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Choice of pension schemes

Discounted rail travel for you and a4m

75% subsidy on Rail and Underground SE

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

My Benefits platform with discounts

Job summary

Network Rail seeks a proactive Supervisor (Buildings & Civils) for Scotland. The role leads a multi-skilled team, ensures work is delivered safely, and maintains high standards and compliance across building fabric and plant.

You will oversee safe systems of work, allocate resources, and monitor staff development while upholding Network Rail’s safety culture and policy framework.

Qualifications

• Trained and qualified in the relevant trade.
• Experience arranging safe systems of work.
• Experience leading a multi-skilled team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain safety arrangements for staff and contractors.
• Supervise and ensure work is done safely and to standards.
• Direct work activities to be safe and efficient.
• Check staff competencies and ensure resources are allocated properly.
• Report progress and maintain records of work completed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Team motivation

Education

Trade qualification

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. 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-TimePermanent position.

The Supervisor (Buildings & Civils) manages, directs, organises and motivates the team so that work is undertaken safely, efficiently and to the relevant standards. They undertake and direct inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal work as allocated.

Key Accountabilities

• Establish and maintain appropriate safety arrangements for staff under your control including Contractors.
• Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions.
• Undertake work and associated duties in accordance with standards as directed.
• Undertake and direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.
• Supervise and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
• Deliver and maintain an effective service to customers and key stakeholders.
• Prepare work and resource specifications, scopes of work, and method statements including Safe System of Work Plans.
• Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies.
• Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.
• Manage the allocation of resources.
• Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required.
• Assist in the monitoring and review of staff competence and welfare.
• Contribute to your own development and that of others.
• Manage the development of individuals and the engagement of the team
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

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.

Grade: Former IMC Terms and Conditions (IMC33B)

Closing date:Midnight on Thursday 12 th November 2026 - late applications will not be accepted.

We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date (based on application volumes) so if you are interested in this vacancy, we encourage you to make your application as early as possible.

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.

• Trained and where appropriate, qualified in the relevant trade.
• Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
• Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.
• Experience and ability to lead, motivate and direct a multi-skilled team.
• Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Experience in the servicing and repair of either building fabric or building plant and equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
• Membership of CITB Construction Skill Certification Scheme.

Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

Geographical Area:

Scotland

Closing Date:

12-NOV-2026

Job Category:

Site based Maintenance

Function:

Scotland Region

Organisation:

CC Scotland Wks Delivery Buildings (110400) G3