Network Rail
Section Manager
Location: Fleckney, GB
Department Name: MA EPME Leics – Indirect (900701) G4
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
This is a role with huge responsibilities. Accountable for managing a section of the rail network, you’ll manage and develop a large maintenance team. You’ll drive safety and efficiency across diverse works.
About the Role
In this key role, you will be accountable for managing a section of the rail network. Leading a large maintenance team, you will enjoy significant responsibilities. Managing in-house teams and contractors alike, you’ll make a vital contribution to the success of our ambitious plans. From signalling to track and electrification, you’ll proactively direct the work of teams delivering inspections, renewals and maintenance of diverse infrastructure assets. You’ll be personally responsible for planning, inspecting and implementing important tactical works. This is a role that is operational and there will be an element of on-call and out-of-hours contact needed.
Championing safety as a top priority, you’ll have the authority to recommend any necessary renewals. Managing budgets and driving engagement and development across the team, you’ll see that work is consistently delivered to performance, cost and quality targets.
Due to the importance of your role, we’ll expect you to respond to issues that arise, even when off duty.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of managing the production and delivery of a comprehensive and compliant work programme
- Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team
- Able to coach, influence and develop others
- Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques
- Able to lead and implement change and improvement initiatives
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, both in person and in writing
- Comfortable working shifts including days, nights and weekends
Desirable Criteria
- Hold or be working towards an NVQ level 3 or 4 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained an appropriate level of knowledge through equivalent relevant experience
- Able to promote and demonstrate safe working behaviours
- Knowledge of budget management and cost/waste control processes and techniques
- Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need
This role involves days, nights and weekend working, and is a safety-critical role so subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment.
How to Apply
Salary: Starting at ₤43,061 and raising to ₤63,000 DOE
Closing date: 27th April 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
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.
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.
Some of our roles require face-to-face drugs & alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.
