Who We Are
Join the Southern Region - where your work truly matters.
Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are key-and where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail. From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.
Works Delivery is one of the five partners in this Enterprise with a workbank of £1.3bn this Control Period, delivering schemes across Track, Signalling, Telecommunications, Electrification & Plant, Buildings and Civils. So, come and join us and have the opportunity to develop in a multidisciplinary organisation that delivers 400+ projects a year, providing you with the ability to develop and grow your career.
You'll be playing a key role in ensuring we have a safe, efficient, and reliable railway for both passenger and freight services across the Southern Region.
Be part of something big - join us and help shape the future of railway infrastructure!
Works Delivery Manager - Track
Location: Ashford Old Railway Works
Hours: Days, Nights, Weekends (Safety Critical)
Salary: Band 4C - Starting at £43588 + allowances
About the role
Lead. Deliver. Shape the Future of Britain's Railway Track.
We're looking for an experienced and proactive Works Delivery Manager - Track to lead our Works Delivery team in delivering safe, efficient and standards¿compliant inspection, maintenance and renewal across our track asset portfolio.
This high¿impact role puts you at the heart of railway performance. You'll manage people, budgets, delivery standards and asset quality - ensuring we meet critical safety, reliability, cost and customer expectations. You'll champion safe working practices, effective delivery, and continuous improvement across our track maintenance operations.
What You'll Do
Lead & Develop Your Team
- Manage, direct and motivate the Works Delivery team and contractors to deliver business objectives.
- Support team development, engagement and competence.
- Promote staff welfare and maintain a positive, inclusive working culture.
Deliver Safe, High¿Quality Track Works
- Ensure all track activities follow safe systems of work, method statements and plans.
- Manage the inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal of track assets.
- Verify workmanship quality and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
Plan & Organise Work Delivery
- Develop work plans that ensure safe, efficient and standards¿aligned delivery.
- Prepare scopes of work, resource needs, method statements and work plans.
- Manage activities within agreed resource levels, budget and unit cost measures.
Drive Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Implement initiatives to improve safety, asset reliability, productivity and efficiency.
- Monitor performance for customers and key stakeholders.
- Lead and influence positive change to strengthen team performance and delivery.
Ensure Compliance & Accurate Reporting
- Maintain accurate data across systems, asset records and databases.
- Conduct staff surveillance, work quality reviews and asset condition checks.
- Adhere to company policies and discharge duties in accordance with CDM Regulations.
Grow Yourself & Others
- Commit to your own ongoing development.
- Coach, support and influence colleagues to help them progress and build capability.
Your experience and skills
What You'll Need
Experience
- Proven experience managing and directing operational teams.
- Background in delivering comprehensive, compliant track work programmes.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership and staff development.
Knowledge
- Track construction, maintenance and renewal principles.
- Railway track standards, systems, and engineering processes.
- Budget management, cost control and waste reduction.
- Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations.
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to coach, influence and develop others.
- Strong commitment to safety and safe working behaviours.
- Skilled at driving improvement and leading change.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Relevant track competencies for the role (held and maintained).
- Ideally NVQ Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent), or strong relevant experience.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive as required.
Why Join Us?
When you join our team, you're stepping into a workplace that genuinely values your skills, your wellbeing and your potential. We're committed to supporting your career, building confidence and helping you maintain true work¿life balance.
Here's what you can expect:
Perks That Pack a Punch
28 days annual leave + statutory days (with the option to buy/sell)
Defined benefit pension scheme
75% subsidy on rail & Underground season tickets
Up to 75% off leisure travel
Volunteer leave
Carer's leave
Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to Work and more
Generous maternity, paternity & adoption leave
Plus more...
We're All About Inclusion
We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are and however you identify - if you have the skills and passion, we want you on our team. Bring your authentic self.
Make an Impact
If you're ready to lead a team, drive performance and help maintain the safety, quality and reliability of our track network, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help build a safer, stronger railway for everyone.
About Your Application
As part of the application process, you'll be asked to complete your three-year employment history and upload your CV.
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.
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Safety and Compliance
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.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
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 Sentinel 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.