Rail Management Engineer – Network Rail
Location
Tottenham, GB
Department Name
DH TME Tottenham Hale Indirect (822201) G1
About Network Rail
At Network Rail, our mission is to connect people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. As we enter Control Period 7 (CP7), our Anglia Route Maintenance Team is delivering a major programme of infrastructure upgrades—from modernising signalling systems and enhancing station accessibility to improving safety at level crossings and supporting greener freight. We operate across three delivery units in Romford, Tottenham, and Ipswich, covering a wide range of disciplines including Track, Welding and Grinding, Off Track, Signalling & Telecoms (S&T), Electrification & Plant (E&P), and Distribution & Plant (D&P). Our Maintenance teams are responsible for the day‑to‑day upkeep of the network, ensuring that critical infrastructure—like signals, power supplies, tracks, and bridges—is safe, reliable, and performing at its best.
Brief Description
Manage and direct the Rail Management team in the inspection, testing and maintenance of rails and associated assets to Standards and within agreed resource levels.
Key Accountabilities
* Manage and direct the Rail Management team 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.
* Identify and implement asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.
* Develop and agree inspection, testing and maintenance programmes.
* Deliver inspection, testing and work in accordance with the agreed programme.
* Manage the inspection, testing and maintenance of assets to standards.
* Prioritise work arising and agree work plans.
* Accurately update systems, databases and records as required.
* Undertake technical inspections and investigations.
* Undertake an agreed programme of staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks.
Essential
* Relevant technical competence in rail management processes and techniques
* Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
* Knowledge of other functional disciplines
* Knowledge of operational railway environment
* Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
* HNC/ HND or equivalent qualification
Desirable
* Knowledge of coaching techniques
How To Apply
Network Rail encourages applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other relevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We positively support flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and home life. Applicants should demonstrate their personal dedication to safety in their application as keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Our structured pay framework is Band 4C: Salary range: from £43,588 – £51,719.
Benefits
* 75% off the cost of a season ticket for travel to work
* 75% off leisure travel for you and your family
* Inner London Allowance of £3,270
* Flexible working arrangements
* 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* A choice of contributory pension schemes
Closing Date: 27th November 2025. This role is a permanent opportunity.
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