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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.
Senior Technical Officer - Track: Keep Britain Moving Safely!
Location: Bournemouth
Contract: Full-Time
Salary : £33, 713 - 35,000 + location allowance + role associated allowances
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights & Weekends (Safety-Critical Role)
Take Your Career to the Next Level!
Ready to play a vital role in maintaining the backbone of Britain's railway? We're looking for a Senior Technical Officer - Track to join our Bournemouth team . This is more than a job-it's your opportunity to shape the future of rail infrastructure, working with advanced systems and a team that values safety, innovation, and YOU.
What you'll do
You'll be the technical authority for track maintenance and renewals, ensuring our network remains safe, reliable, and efficient. From inspections and data analysis to planning and auditing, you'll keep everything on track-literally.
Your Mission
- Lead with Safety: Champion Life Saving Rules and set the standard for safe working.
- Ensure Quality: Monitor and maintain compliance with track standards and performance targets.
- Get Hands-On: Support the design, installation, and commissioning of track assets.
- Be the Expert: Provide technical advice using Intelligent Infrastructure tools and data insights.
- Drive Improvement: Analyse trends, manage audits, and prepare technical specifications.
- Grow & Mentor: Develop your own skills while supporting the growth of others.
What You Bring
- Strong knowledge of track maintenance and renewal processes.
- Experience in construction or maintenance management within rail infrastructure.
- Understanding of track design principles and asset performance fundamentals.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Relevant competencies: PTS and ideally NVQ Level 3 or HNC/HTQ in a related discipline.
- Full driving licence and flexibility to travel as required.
Why You'll Love It Here
- Impact that matters: Your work keeps the railway safe and reliable.
- Career growth: Opportunities to expand technical and leadership skills.
- Inclusive culture: We welcome every background, identity, and perspective.
- Innovation at your fingertips: Work with advanced systems and cutting-edge tech.
Why Join us .........
Perks That Pack a Punch:
- Generous annual leave (28 days + statutory days).
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
- Up to 75% off leisure travel.
- Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
- Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to Work + more.
- Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
We're All About Inclusion
We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are, however you identify, wherever you're from - if you've got the skills and the spark, we want you on our team. No suits required. Just bring your authentic self.
Important Info:
- Shifts include days, nights, and weekends.
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Safety-critical role: drug/alcohol testing, medical checks, hearing and eyesight tests.
- Must live within 60 minutes of your depot.
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.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. .
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.
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.
¿ Ready to keep Britain on track? Apply now and join a team that moves the nation forward!
