Location
East Croydon, GB
Department Name
Southern Region - Works Delivery
About Network Rail
This is an exciting time to be part of the Southern Region Works Delivery Team, as we take on major infrastructure improvements in the years ahead.
Control Period 7 (CP7) brought about the opportunity to deliver capital works in new ways. Network Rail has taken the opportunity to build upon the lessons of other major programmes and portfolios to drive greater value and efficiency into project delivery and created the Southern Renewals Enterprise.
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 !
Brief Description
Do you have the technical expertise to lead, support, and drive excellence in track refurbishment and renewals? If so, we want you to join our team as a Senior Technical Officer [Track]
As a Senior Technical Officer [Track], you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our track operations. Whether you're supervising technical tasks, managing On Track Machine (OTM) operations, or conducting inspections and testing, this role offers an exciting blend of hands-on work, and career development opportunities.
About The Role (External)
What You’ll Be Doing :
- Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with policies and procedures.
- Managing and checking work quality to maintain compliance with asset standards.
- Co-ordinate and undertake surveys to support scoping the works and support the preparation of work specifications, method statements, and plans, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Providing technical support and guidance to the team.
- Supervising and managing On Track Machine (OTM) operations.
- Conducting technical inspections, tests, and data analysis.
- Designing, installing, testing, and commissioning track equipment.
- Managing calibration and certification of tools and equipment.
- Updating and maintaining key systems, databases, and records.
What you’ll need knowledge or experience of to succeed:
- Strong technical support experience with a focus on Tack/permanent way maintenance and construction management, systems and standards
- Expertise in design requirements, processes, and techniques for track and infrastructure projects.
- Ability to demonstrate, promote, and embed safe working practices within the team.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Relevant competencies and qualifications required for the role, including NVQ Level 3 or 4 in engineering/leadership or equivalent.
- A full, valid driving license and willingness to drive vehicles as required.Knowledge of design requirements, processes and techniques including experience of producing detailed horizontal and vertical designs from conventional survey data.
- Creating witness diagrams, Experience of stressing designs and competent in Stressing levels 1,2 and 3
- Understanding and good knowledge of Critical Rail Temperature Management also stressing of Continuous Welded Rail.
- Experienced at TR13/Raising and Removing speeds up to level 2.
- Experienced in the installation of track on site including design tamping Via ALC and MOST
- Knowledge of undertaking gauging assessments using Clear Route 2. Liaising with Gauging engineers and NGD to ensure design compliance.
- Planning and arranging surveys, 2D&3D Track survey’s (Coordinated). Site validation and setting out prior to core weekend delivery. Conversant in Trimble business centre.
- Awareness of the H&S File process and implementation to NRG
- Understanding and knowledge of Level crossing surfaces, Longitudinal Bearer systems, Modular Bearer systems, Slab Track Systems
Why Join Us?
Work with a dynamic and supportive team, contributing to innovative engineering solutions.
Opportunities for career development and progression.
If you're a motivated technical professional with a passion for maintaining and improving track infrastructure, we want to hear from you!
How To Apply (External)
Salary: £43,311 (plus enhanced overtime) - IMC Terms and Conditions
Closing date: 16 January 2026
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