Operations Delivery Manager

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At Network Rail, we're the publicly owned operator of Britain's rail infrastructure.

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But it's our people who make this progress possible. At Network Rail Scotland, you'll find an inclusive, supportive and flexible working culture where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real. Join us.

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About the role

To manage the safe and effective delivery of Route Engineering Access plans through all aspects of pre, real time and post possession delivery and associated activities, minimising Route exposure to Schedule 8. Lead the first response and subsequent investigation into all possession related incidents, providing comprehensive reporting on all possession safety and delivery activities.

The role of ODM plays an integral part in the delivery of Scotland's Railway's Engineering Plan. As an ODM you will be fully involved with the planning & delivery process; including attending the weekly planning meetings from T-5W (5 weeks prior to the week of delivery), allocation of the correct staffing levels to deliver engineering work, production of Safe System Of Work (SSOW) Packs and chairing Possession Meetings to name some of the tasks undertaken within the team. The role also includes line management responsibility for our Operations Delivery Supervisors (ODS) and Delivery Assistants.

The ODM Role plays a critical role in ensuring that any issues that occur during the current week are dealt with expeditiously and safely, with the dayshift team undertaking On-Call duties on a 1:6 basis covering weekends.

Please note, this is a secondment/FTC opportunity.

Here are some of the duties your role will include: -

Lead a strong, challenging safety culture throughout all aspects of possession delivery activities including, but not limited to, PICOP briefings, competency assessment and possession assurance audits.

Lead, direct and manage all in house and contracted possession management staff, acting as a role model and mentor, implementing Network Rail policies professionally and efficiently.

Lead investigations into all possession related incidents/operational close calls, liaising and supporting with all Works Deliverers, Operational staff and possession delivery stakeholders.

Manage the safe and efficient delivery of all possession plans.

Manage possession delivery teams to minimise exposure to Schedule 8, facilitating right time service start up including contingency plans.

Manage compliance of possession management teams, buildings, vehicles and equipment in line with relevant company standards rules and regulations.

Support the development and validation of the Route Engineering Access plan through the planning process.

Produce all safety critical and delivery documentation for possession management activities as required to optimise safe and effective use of access opportunities.

Provide accurate and comprehensive possession reporting to works deliverers, operational staff and key stakeholders to enable continuous improvement.

Promote a proactive continuous improvement culture, sharing knowledge and best practice across the industry.

Salary: Starting at £43,588 and rising to £53,176 per annum.

Closing date: 29 th of July 2026.

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.

This is a fixed term opportunity.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! 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.

Your experience and skills

What you will bring to the role: -

Relevant successful experience in a front-line delivery operations role

Demonstrable leadership, management, motivational and communication skills

Knowledge of possession safety rules and regulations

Knowledge of relevant railway geography and network capability

Analytical thinking and the writing of reports

Knowledge of factors and activities critical to efficient possession delivery

Able to evaluate complex factors and produce business-led customer focused solutions

Able to work well under pressure

Able to engage with customers and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders

Able to prioritise and organise workload to ensure deadlines are met

Local / Formal incident and accident investigation competence

PTS/IWA/COSS/PICOP/ AOD duties

Excellent communication skills and customer focussed approach

UK driving license

It's desirable if you have it to help give you context to the role: -

Protection Controller

Engineering Supervisor

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed-Term

Hours:

Full Time

Salary:

£43,588 - £51,719

Location:

Glasgow St Vincent Street, Glasgow

Geographical Area:

Scotland

Closing Date:

29-JUL-2026

Job Category:

Operations

Function:

Scotland Region

Organisation:

CH Senior Operations Manager (Scotland East) (618502) G3

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