Network Rail
Principal Technical Officer
Location: Exeter Central Station
Department Name: MW ATME 1 Exeter Indirect (892102) G5
About Network Rail
Join Network Rail – Where People and Connections Matter.
At Network Rail, we’re dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you’re not just part of a team – you’re 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.
We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we’ll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Brief Description
Provide technical support to the Maintenance Engineering team.
About the role
Key Accountabilities:
- Carry out work safely and in accordance with the safe systems of work procedures, method statements, plans and other instructions.
- Manage and check the quality of work delivered and confirm assets are compliant to standards.
- Manage the preparation of work and resource specifications, method statements and plans.
- Manage information to update systems, databases and records.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Undertake and supervise technical tasks, survey and design work.
- Design, install, test and commission equipment.
- Provide technical support and guidance.
- Undertake technical inspections, tests, investigations and analysis of technical data.
- Update and provide information to accurately update systems, databases and records as required.
- Prioritise work arising and agree work plans for the group.
- Prepare specifications and requisition for materials.
- Manage processes and systems for the calibration and certification of tools and equipment.
- Contribute to your own development and that of others.
Experience, skills, knowledge and competencies:
- Knowledge and experience of technical support activities and techniques.
- Knowledge and experience of electrification and plant maintenance and construction management process, systems and standards.
- Knowledge and experience of design requirements, processes and techniques.
- Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Able to coach, influence and develop others.
- Hold and retain the competencies relevant to this post and required by business need.
- Ideally hold or be working towards and NVQ level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in an engineering/leadership subject.
- Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
How to apply
Salary: Step 1 – £42,746 per annum
Closing date: 8th May 2026 – Late applications will not be accepted.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.
We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.
At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues.
