Track Programme Engineering Lead - Rail Renewals

NETWORK RAIL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,395 - 104,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Rail/underground subsidy

Leisure travel discount

Carer's leave

Healthcare scheme

GymPass discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

Network Rail in London is seeking an exceptional Programme Engineering Manager (Track) to lead the engineering and project development for the Track discipline within the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE). You will oversee governance, regulatory compliance, and quality across the CP7 renewal programme and beyond.

You will manage engineering activities to ensure projects are affordable, safe, and environmentally responsible, delivering on time and within budget while maintaining high safety and

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with Programme Management experience in the Railway Industry.
• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Membership in a recognised Professional Institution.
• Expertise in railway engineering systems, equipment, and implementation.
• Experience of undertaking and leading Track Engineering activities in the design and/or construction phase of projects.
• Competence in Construction Design Management.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Develop and manage the engineering team structure and processes, ensuring efficient delivery of programme schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Systems Integration: Identify and manage the introduction of new systems to the network, including safety approvals and sustainable documentation.
• Safety & Competence: Drive safety, quality, and environmental approvals, while fostering staff development and competence.
• Budget Management: Oversee the engineering budget and support the overall programme budget development.
• Project Oversight: Manage engineering activities to ensure projects are affordable, safe, and environmentally responsible, meeting time, cost, and quality targets.
• Functional Leadership: Provide expert engineering leadership, ensuring adherence to Engineering policies and governance.
• Validation & Verification: Manage robust validation and verification processes for all engineering activities.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Programme Management

Professional Institution Membership

Railway Engineering Expertise

Track Engineering Leadership

Construction Design Management

Education

Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Network Rail in London is seeking an exceptional Programme Engineering Manager (Track) to lead the engineering and project development for the Track discipline within the Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE). You will oversee governance, regulatory compliance, and quality across the CP7 renewal programme and beyond.

You will manage engineering activities to ensure projects are affordable, safe, and environmentally responsible, delivering on time and within budget while maintaining high safety and