Deputy Director, Railway Engineering & Investment

About the role

The Deputy Director, Railway Engineering & Investment is a strategically important leadership role at ORR, serving as the organisation’s senior technical authority on railway engineering, asset management, capital investment and infrastructure delivery across Great Britain’s rail network. Reporting directly to the Director of Planning and Performance and forming a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, this role combines technical expertise, regulatory leadership and stakeholder influence. Location: London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, York, Glasgow. Contract type: Full time, Permanent. Profession: Director, Economics, Engineering, Investment, Rail, Regulation, Stakeholder Engagement. Closing date: 16/10/2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert oversight of the engineering performance, resilience and long‑term stewardship of railway assets.
• Ensure that infrastructure managers, operators and other duty holders deliver safe, reliable and sustainable outcomes for passengers and freight users.
• Maintain a dotted‑line reporting relationship to the Railway Safety Director and Directorate on interoperability and safety matters.
• Contribute to shaping the future of railway regulation during the industry’s transition toward Great British Railways.
• Report directly to the Director of Planning and Performance and serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, combining technical expertise, regulatory leadership and stakeholder influence.

Schedule

Flexible working, Hybrid