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Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we are dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you are not just part of a team - you are part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we will do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!
Some of our great benefits:
We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered
Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days
Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass
Defined benefit pension scheme
75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)
Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
Plus more....
Vacancy Details
Duration: 12 month Fixed Term Contract with the potential to be extended or made permanent.
Location: This role is based in The Quadrant: Milton Keynes with 3 office days per week. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant:MK, you must live within 75 minutes.
Band & Salary: Band 5 £29,000 - £32,000
What does the average day look like?
On a typical day, you'll be supporting the delivery of lift and escalator maintenance and project work, helping the team to achieve key objectives and performance measures. You'll play an active role in monitoring safety standards, ensuring contractors meet their obligations, and keeping accurate records across our systems and databases. Your work will involve collating and analysing commercial information, tracking contractor performance, and supporting the certification of works and payments in line with contracts.
About the team
Engineering Services is a function within Route Services. We sit as a central team to provide national skills and activities which enable regions and industry partners to deliver the railway for our customers.
As a large central functional team which focus on engineering delivery, we have many roles, ranging from pure engineering to project management. We design and influence every part of the railway, including structures, track, traction power, level crossings, signalling and accessibility schemes which are essential to keep our stations moving.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a well-organised and proactive individual with experience in supporting contract management functions or finance/commercial experience of high-value contracts, ideally within a large infrastructure or transport environment. You will be confident in coordinating contractors and stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to health, safety, and compliance are essential, alongside the flexibility to travel nationally when required.
Essential Criteria
- Knowledge of contracts management
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Good problem-solving skills
- Commercial awareness
- Basic negotiation skills with ability to influence decision making
- Computer literate including ability to utilise in-house and external software
Please see attached job description for full details.
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of lifts & escalators contracts management
- Membership (or working towards membership of) a relevant professional body (e.g. CIBSE)
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical services work
- Able to effectively communicate at the appropriate levels, both internally and externally
- Experience of using electronic sourcing and/or procurement systems.
- Commercial/finance experience
- Knowledge of safety, quality, environmental, commercial and financial procedures
Additional Information
Closing date: 1st September. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.
Next Steps: Interviews will be held W/C 5 th October, depending on business requirements.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
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