Rail Management Engineer- Leeds Holbeck Location Leeds, GB Department Name Eastern Region About Network Rail Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click here. 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 Disability Confident Leader 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. Brief Description Manage and direct the Rail Management team in the inspection, testing and maintenance of rails and associated assets to Standards and within agreed resource levels. About the role (External) Key Accountabilities: Manage and direct the Rail Management team to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures. Manage development of individuals and the engagement of the team. Manage the arrangements for staff safety and competence. Identify and implement asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives. Develop and agree inspection, testing and maintenance programmes. Deliver inspection, testing and work in accordance with the agreed programme. Manage the inspection, testing and maintenance of assets to standards. Prioritise work arising and agree work plans. Accurately update systems, databases and records as required. Undertake technical inspections and investigations. Undertake an agreed programme of staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks. Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Essential Relevant technical competence in rail management processes and techniques Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures Knowledge of other functional disciplines Knowledge of operational railway environment Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills HNC/ HND or equivalent qualification Desirable Knowledge of coaching techniques How to apply (External) Salary: £43,588-£49,036 (salary dependant competencies) Closing date: 3rd July 2024. - Late applications will not be accepted. Click apply now to apply. What does our recruitment process look like? Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV. If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview. Drugs and Alcohol Standard: Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 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. You can visit Evenbreaks 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. Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information