Job Description

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.

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 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.

Brief Description

We are seeking a dedicated Absolute Track Geometry Engineer to join our dynamic team at Network Rail. The successful candidate will play a vital role in monitoring, analysing, and optimising the track geometry across our rail network, ensuring the highest standards of safety, performance, and operational efficiency. This role also offers the unique opportunity to collaborate closely with the Track Maintenance Engineer (TME) and further develop technical skills in surveying and design.

About the role (External)

Here are some of the duties your role will include: -

\xc2\xb7 Manage and direct the Absolute Track Geometry team to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.

\xc2\xb7 Manage development of individuals and the engagement of the team.

\xc2\xb7 Manage the arrangements for staff safety and competence.

\xc2\xb7 Monitor asset performance, reliability, productivity, and efficiency.

\xc2\xb7 Provide technical guidance and support.

\xc2\xb7 Undertake survey and design work.

\xc2\xb7 Undertake technical inspections and investigations.

\xc2\xb7 Develop and deliver work programmes for Absolute Track Geometry activities.

\xc2\xb7 Arrange local activities for track monitoring trains and manual track monitoring. Receive and analyse outputs taking action to address non-compliance.

\xc2\xb7 Maintain the accuracy of systems, databases, and records.

\xc2\xb7 Review and approve method statements and/or plans for design and/or work activities as required.

\xc2\xb7 Undertake an agreed programme of staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks.

What you will bring to the role: -

\xc2\xb7 Relevant technical competence

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of absolute track geometry processes and techniques

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of operational railway environment

\xc2\xb7 Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures

\xc2\xb7 Detailed knowledge and experience of track surveying, analysis, and design

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of other functional disciplines

\xc2\xb7 Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills.

\xc2\xb7 HNC/HND or equivalent qualification

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of coaching techniques

How to apply (External)

Salary: Starting at \xc2\xa343,588 and rising to \xc2\xa349,037 per annum

Network Rail Benefits -

Closing date: 31/08/2023.

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. Please note that we are continuing to conduct our interviews on-line.

Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.

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We\'re dedicated to creating an and we welcome applications from everyone!

Network Rail is a 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 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.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

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.

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