Track Manager

Ganymede; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free local rail travel

Attractive company pension scheme

Job summary

A leading rail transport operator in Nottingham is seeking a Track Manager. You will oversee the maintenance and performance of track and points assets, taking responsibility for technical leadership and management. The role includes site inspections, performance analysis, and developing preventative measures. Candidates should have experience in asset management and large maintenance planning. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 per annum and additional benefits such as free local rail travel and an attractive pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experienced Track Engineer with a solid understanding of asset maintenance.
• Ability to prepare technical briefs and complete scope of works.
• Familiarity with RAMS, maintenance plans and necessary paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance, performance, and renewals of track and points.
• Conduct site inspections and develop preventative solutions for failures.
• Manage track maintenance activities as per annual maintenance plan.

Skills

Planning large maintenance jobs

Co-ordinating detailed records of inspection

Failure and fault analysis

Knowledge of track maintenance strategies

Job description

Track Manager – Nottingham

Ganymede, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Salary and Benefits

• £60,000 per annum, working 40 hours a week on a shift rotation.
• Free local rail travel.
• Attractive company pension scheme.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Industries: Rail Transportation, Railroad Equipment Manufacturing, and Civil Engineering

Company

This award‑winning operator is looking for a Track & Asset Manager to be a key contributor in their small, close‑knit team as they continue their desire to offer the most reliable urban public transport system in the UK. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will provide technical leadership and management of the maintenance of all track and points assets.

The Role

As the Track Manager, you will be responsible for all maintenance, performance and renewals of all assets in asset groups such as Points Machines, Points Heating and Track. This includes preparation of briefs, scope of works, completion of technical tasks, and liaison with stakeholders and contractors. You will carry out site inspections and track assessments as required and undertake failure and fault analysis, developing preventative solutions to reduce and mitigate failures.

You will contribute to the review of track maintenance strategies and life‑cycle cost models, and develop and manage all track maintenance activities as determined within the annual maintenance plan.

About you

You are an experienced Track Engineer with a keen understanding of how to co‑ordinate the production of detailed records of inspection, maintenance and asset modification, including details of any inadequacies and shortfalls requiring remedial action. You are also experienced in planning large maintenance jobs (i.e. tamping, grinding) and track renewals (S&C, rails, point machines and controllers) including RAMS, plans and other required paperwork.

Next Steps

The client is looking to have the successful candidate start ASAP, so interviews will be scheduled once applications are received. After your application is processed, there will be an initial telephone call to discuss experience and motivations, followed by in‑person interviews.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.