Location Perth, GB Department Name Scotland's Railway About Network Rail At Network Rail, our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more! 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. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life. We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer 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. We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone. For more information about Network Rail click here Brief Description Manage and direct the Technical Support Team and Control Centre Technicians to provide production, performance, assurance, technical, analytical, and data quality support to the Maintenance Engineering team. Lead the team in providing a comprehensive Level Crossing testing programme in an area with a high volume and widely diverse equipment types. This team is also responsible for providing a technical backup service to our faulting technicians, again in an area with equipment types ranging from mechanical semaphore signalling through to the latest electronic computer based interlockings and axle counters. Assist the Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer in the delivery of duties as required, including providing an engineer level on call rota for failure management and Signal Failure Investigation. This post will also provide technical and management guidance and support to the section managers and teams by reviewing and prioritising scheduled maintenance tasks and a programme of signalling equipment renewals. A comprehensive knowledge of Signalling equipment and maintenance management systems will be desirable and an advantage to the successful candidate. About The Role (External) Here are some of the duties your role will include: - Manage and direct the Technical Support team and Control Centre Technicians to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures. Manage development of individuals and the engagement of the team. Manage the arrangements for staff safety and competence. Monitor asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency. Provide technical guidance and support. Undertake survey and design work. Manage the assurance and non-compliance process within the delivery unit. Undertake technical inspections and investigations. Provide local requirements to arrange track monitoring trains and receive outputs. Maintain the accuracy of systems, databases and records. Review and approve method statements and/or plans for design and/or work activities as required. Undertake an agreed programme of staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks. What you will bring to the role: - Relevant technical competence Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes Knowledge of operational railway environment Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures Design knowledge and experience Failure/incident management and rectification techniques Knowledge of other functional disciplines IRSE Licence holder (Signalling only) Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills HNC/HND or equivalent qualification It’s desirable if you have it to help give you context to the role: - Knowledge of coaching techniques How To Apply (External) Salary: Starting at £43,588 and rising to £51,719 per annum Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here Closing date: 09.10.2025 Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted. Click ‘ apply now’ to apply. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! 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. You can visit Evenbreak’s Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.