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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.
About the role
This is a Full-Time Permanent position.
This role is responsible for delivering technical work safely, efficiently, and in line with approved procedures, standards, and company policies. You will manage the preparation, quality, and compliance of work activities, including producing specifications, method statements, and work plans. The position involves designing, installing, testing, and commissioning equipment, as well as carrying out and supervising inspections, surveys, investigations, and technical analysis to ensure assets meet required performance and safety standards.
You will provide technical guidance and support to the team, prioritising and coordinating workloads while managing resources, materials, and calibrated equipment. The role also includes maintaining accurate technical records and systems, supporting continuous improvement, and contributing to both personal development and the development of others within the team, ensuring skills and knowledge are maintained to a high standard.
Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know-we'll do our best to assist you.
Grade: Former IMC Terms and Conditions (IMC33C)
Salary Range: £38,110 (Entry Step Salary) rising with training up to a maximum of £53,181 (Step 10) + a Professional Managerial Allowance.
Closing date: Midnight on 14th October 2026 - late applications will not be accepted.
Key Accountabilities
- Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, plans and other instructions.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures
- Manage and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
- Manage the preparation of work and resource specifications, method statements and plans.
- Provide technical support and guidance.
- Design, install, test and commission equipment.
- Undertake and supervise technical tasks, survey and design work.
- Undertake technical inspections, tests, investigations and analysis of technical data.
- Prioritise work arising and agree work plans for the group.
- Prepare specifications and requisition for materials.
- Manage processes and systems for the calibration and certification of tools and equipment.
- Manage information to update systems, databases and records.
- Contribute to your own development and that of others.
The Senior Technical Officer is a safety critical role. If not already held by the successful applicant, any offer of employment will be subject to passing the relevant pre-appointment medical, including a drug & alcohol test.
Please be aware that this role will involve working unsociable hours including weekends, nights and bank holidays. You may also be required to work on-call.
Start your career journey with Network Rail and apply now by submitting your CV and completing the pre-screening questions.
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know-we'll do our best to assist you.
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 contact ScotlandResourcing@networkrail.co.uk.
We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date (based on application volumes) so if you are interested in this vacancy, we encourage you to make your application as early as possible.
Here are a few of the benefits we offer:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Choice of pension schemes
- Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
- 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
- 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
- My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more
Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know-we'll do our best to assist you.
PLEASE NOTE - all offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks: Click here for more information.
Your experience and skills
Experience, skills, knowledge and competencies.
- Knowledge of technical support activities and techniques.
- Knowledge and experience of electrification and plant maintenance and construction management process, systems and standards.
- Knowledge of design requirements, processes and techniques.
- Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Able to coach, influence and develop others.
- Hold and retain the competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.
- Ideally hold or be working towards and NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering/leadership subject.
Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.