Job Description

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us!We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by .Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you! to learn about our vision for a simpler, better, greener railway, and to learn about our approach to safety and how it's at the heart of everything we do.About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.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.If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!Brief DescriptionRoute Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway To learn more, please to watch our video.This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving - making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule. Watch our videoConstruction Services (CS) plans and delivers Overhead Line and Track Renewal's Projects using the Overhead Line Engineering (OLE) Train, On-Track-Plant, and the Ballast Cleaning System (BCS). The team is committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure projects while embracing innovative, more efficient ways of working.The Directorate is structured into five teams reporting into the Construction Services Director: Engineering, Planning, OLE Delivery, Track Delivery, and Programme Change. Works are planned and delivered using an internal Network Rail workforce, with Construction Services acting as Principal Contractor, Principal Designer, and POS approval holder.During Control Period 7 (2024-29) Construction Services is remitted to plan and deliver Ballast Cleaning projects on North, West & Central and Network Rail High Speed Regions, and OLE renewals across North, West & Central Region.The team operates nationally from its Crewe and Bletchley Construction Depots, with support roles based at Birmingham and Milton Keynes.Construction Services (CS) - Engineering is composed of highly qualified engineers with years of experience in the rail sector, certified in multiple disciplines, and backed by strong problem-solving capabilities. We combine technical proficiency with an in-depth understanding of the rail industry's evolving needs, delivering projects that are both timely and cost-effective ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and sustainability. We specialise in managing the complete lifecycle of rail projects involving track, signalling and overhead line equipment (OLE). From planning to execution, our team ensures that our systems are designed, installed, and maintained to the highest industry standards. We oversee technical coordination, risk management, and compliance to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.Key services include:

• Project Engineering Management for Track, Signalling & OLE (Overhead Line Equipment)

• Managing design integration and construction processes.

• Risk management, budget control, and regulatory compliance.

• Engineering & Construction Assurance

• On Track Plant Management & Assurance

About the role (External)Are you ready to challenge the status quo and drive efficiency in rail project delivery?We are seeking an On Track Plant Specialist to support the safe planning, co-ordination and operation of OTP to achieve the Construction Services work banks. Promote compliance with legislation, Network Rail company standards and Rail Industry Standards on the use of OTP through assurance inspections and provide motivation and support for continued improvement in OTP operational standards.Above all, your ability to communicate effectively, build relationships with both internal and external colleagues will be key.You will manage the effective planning, co-ordination and operation of all On Track Plant (OTP) to achieve the route work bank.You will promote compliance with legislation, Network Rail company standards and Rail Industry Standards on the use of OTP and provide motivation and support for continued improvement in OTP operational standards.Key Accountabilities:1. Provide support in the planning of operations involving OTP at Delivery Unit and Route level.2. Provide a check of the Lifting Operations involving OTP in compliance with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations, Network Rail and Rail Industry Standards.3. Provide the technical lead on OTP including all briefing requirements to maintenance staff and suppliers.4. Provide expert advice and guidance on OTP operations to local management.5. Provide coaching and mentoring support for supervisor and senior managers required to undertake OTP assurance.6. Provide local support for national initiatives involving OTP improvements.7. Conduct assurance surveillance and inspections to identify good practice and incidents on non compliance and take appropriate action.8. Provide out of hours support for real time lifting operations.9. Act as regular liaison and key point of contact with OTP suppliers to manage compliance to relevant standards and maintain a good working relationship.10. Provide the focus for technical support for OTP incident investigations.Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:Essentialxc2xb7 Experience of planningxc2xb7 Knowledge of LOLER regulations and applicationxc2xb7 Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations Site Safety requirementsxc2xb7 Ability to obtain Network Rail Lift Planner competencexc2xb7 Knowledge of the engineering safety management and risk assessment processesxc2xb7 Ability to work under pressure and autonomouslyDesirablexc2xb7 Significant relevant experience of railway engineeringxc2xb7 Experience of the construction industryxc2xb7 Experience of mentoring and coaching othersxc2xb7 Holder of Appointed Person competence or Network Rail Lift Planner competencexc2xb7 Experience in both maintenance and projectsxc2xb7 Experience of leading assurance activitiesHow to apply (External)Vacancy type: This role is permanent.Location: This position is based in Crewe.Hours: up to 35 hours per week with hybrid working and travel as required. Flexible working and job shares can be considered.Salary range: xc2xa335,582 to xc2xa340,830 per annum, depending on skills and experience.Closing date: 12 March 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and also add this to your CV in one document. Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted. Please see attached guide - How to complete Supporting Statement.If you cannot access the guide please contact and we will send you a copy.Click 'Apply now' to submit your application. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contactIf you would like to know more about the role, please contact David Griffith at david.griffith3@networkrail.co.ukIf you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.Below are some examples of adjustments we can make: * Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done'For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed. * Changing a physical feature of our workplaceFor example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs. * Providing extra equipment or assistanceFor example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.There are lots of other adjustments we can consider - please just ask!The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following;xc2xb7 Competency Based Interviewxc2xb7Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by phone or email.For further information about how we recruit, please visit:This role is safety critical and will require a Personal Track Safety Competence.Personal Track Safety (PTS) is a set of safety regulations and procedures that individuals must adhere to when working on or near the tracks of the UK rail network.Drugs and Alcohol Standard:All prospective external candidates offered a conditional role 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.More information can be found in our document.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.Network Rail Benefits -All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.***Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****

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