S&T Team Leader – HO

Job title:

S&T Team Leader – HO

Company

Network Rail

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 Descriptionplease 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 Track and Overhead Line Renewals 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 Northwest & Central and Network Rail High Speed regions, and OLE renewals across Northwest & 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)We are seeking an exceptional S&T Team Leader to be part of the charge in revolutionising how we deliver projects across the UK and to inspire the team in delivering a safe, quality, and efficient construction service to our Regional Customers, which differs from that available in the external supply chain.This role is pivotal in meeting customer demands and budget expectations while fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. You will be a strategic and tactical thinker, putting best practice first in helping deliver our works.Above all, your ability to communicate effectively at all levels and build relationships with both internal and external clients, wider SCO Teams, the workforce, and delivery partners will be key.Key Responsibilities1. Establish and maintain appropriate safety arrangements for staff under your control including Contractors.2. Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements or other relevant instructions.3. Undertake work and associated duties for which you are trained and competent.4. Undertake and direct work activities in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with all relevant standards.5. Control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.6. Check that the staff under your control have the appropriate and valid competencies.7. Check that vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials under your control are fit for use and are used/stored and disposed of correctly.8. Accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required.9. Contribute to your own development and that of others.10. Adhere to company policies and proceduresJob, Skills and ExperienceEssential

• Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.

• Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.

• Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.

• Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.

• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Knowledge and experience of distribution and plant inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.

• Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.

• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.

• Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained the appropriate level of knowledge gained through equivalent relevant experience.

• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.

How to apply (External)Vacancy type: This role is permanent.Location: This position is based in Crewe.Salary range: £45,000 to £54,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.Closing date: 7 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 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;· Competency Based InterviewCandidates 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 medical and/or 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 documentYou 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.

Expected salary

£45000 – 54000 per year

Location

Crewe, Cheshire

Job date

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:41:30 GMT

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