Location
Glasgow, 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.
Brief Description
The Engineering & Asset Management function of Scotland's Railway is responsible for providing engineering services that support the delivery of a safe, efficient railway network. We are forming a new team and seeking a leader for regional Building Information Modelling to support asset teams, advise projects, develop training, and promote research and innovation. The role will help advance railway 3D models and digital strategies.
Support teams across Scotland's Railway with the use of Digital Construction and Building Information Modelling by identifying and developing solutions to deliver business benefits.
About the role (External)
Here are some of the duties your role will include: -
* Develop a plan to improve the use of Building Information Modelling throughout Scotland's Railway.
* Support the asset teams in the application and embedding Building Information Modelling models across Scotland's Railway.
* Work with stakeholders and Third Parties to develop joint approach to use and application of Building Information Modelling models throughout Scotland's Railway.
* Develop a training plan to develop and improve Scotland's Railway Digital Construction and Building Information Modelling capability.
* Provide technical support and direction to stakeholders on Building Information Modelling.
* Promote research into new Digital Construction and Building Information Modelling techniques and software, identifying and sharing best practise across Scotland's Railway and Network Rail.
What We're Looking For
Essential
* Substantial successful experience in the use of Digital Construction and Building Information Modelling based systems
* Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively in a range of verbal and written methodologies
* Successful experience of working within the railway environment or similar industry
* Demonstrable strong database skills
* Successful experience of Ordnance Survey map products
Desirable
* Strong management skills
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How to apply (External)
Salary: £35,582 - £42,218
Closing date: Midnight of 3rd November 2025
Please note proof of all essential qualifications will be required.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note the recruitment process for this role is a competency based interview.
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.