Track Works Delivery Leader – Safety-Critical Rail

Network Rail

Ashford

On-site

GBP 39,000 - 48,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave
Defined benefit pension
Rail & Underground season tickets 75%+
Leisure travel discounts
Volunteer leave
Carer's leave
Healthcare Scheme
GymPass discounts
Cycle to Work

Job summary

Network Rail in Ashford is seeking a proactive Works Delivery Manager - Track to lead our delivery team in inspecting, maintaining, and renewing track assets safely and to engineering standards. You will manage people, budgets, and performance to meet safety, reliability and cost objectives while driving continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and delivering high-quality track works, with opportunities to grow within a dynamic railway environment.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience managing and directing operational teams.
  • Background in delivering track work programmes that are compliant and safe.
  • Experience with staff development and coaching.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Works Delivery team and contractors to meet objectives.
  • Deliver safe, high-quality track works following safe systems of work.
  • Plan and organise work delivery within resources, budgets and timelines.
  • Drive performance improvements in safety, asset reliability and efficiency.
  • Ensure accurate reporting and data maintenance across systems.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Safety focus
Change management

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent

Job description

Network Rail in Ashford is seeking a proactive Works Delivery Manager - Track to lead our delivery team in inspecting, maintaining, and renewing track assets safely and to engineering standards. You will manage people, budgets, and performance to meet safety, reliability and cost objectives while driving continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and delivering high-quality track works, with opportunities to grow within a dynamic railway environment.

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