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Location: Bletchley, GB Department Name: SCO - Construction Services About Network Rail

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Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. It supports the routes with a myriad of services and supplies needed to maintain and operate the railway. This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area that supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.

In this role, you’ll support the Lead Engineer in all technical matters associated with the planning and construction of allocated multi‑disciplinary sites. You’ll coordinate all Permanent Way aspects of construction and associated works with the other disciplines, ensuring work is delivered safely, to the required quality and within budget.

• Assist the Lead Engineer in confirming that the proposed construction plans are safe and achievable.
• Carry out analysis, prepare plans/programmes, review designs and check Particular Specification. Undertake detailed planning, site work, progress work and risk assessments.
• Produce planning documents, multi‑discipline Work Package Plans and Task Briefs and discuss all construction and constructability issues with the construction team.
• Control all on‑site technical activities, quality control and follow all safety‑critical processes (such as Ground disturbance, CRT, track commissioning).
• Refer non‑compliances to the standards and all technical issues to the Lead Engineer.
• Guarantee timely production and communication of reports, including the submission of technical documents for the Health and Safety file.
• Attendance at planning, progress and technical meetings as directed.
• Attendance at engineering and technical briefing and training courses to build on skills and knowledge.

• Educated to HND/NHCE level in Civil Engineering or equivalent suitable experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of permanent way and related engineering principles, including interfaces between disciplines.
• Good knowledge and understanding of track standards, processes and procedures.
• Computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Safety Management training.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relevant to construction and engineering.
• A full UK driving licence is essential due to the need to access remote locations not served by public transport for operational roles.

• Working towards a professional qualification.

Vacancy type: Permanent
Location: We have one position based in Crewe and one based in Bletchley, Milton Keynes.
Hours: 40 hours per week with travel as required.
Salary range: £36,000 to £42,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Closing date: 20 January 2026. Late applicants will not be accepted.

To be shortlisted, please include a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria as part of your application. The statement should be added to your CV in one document. Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted. If you cannot access the guide, please contact  and we will send you a copy.

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