Job Description

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We're an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us!
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Brief Description
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. We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway To learn more, please to watch our video.
This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.
SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving - making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule. Watch our video
Working with us is We partner with our Network Rail routes and regions, delivering critical services and essential equipment to help get passengers and good to where they need to be. To find out more watch our .
About Asset Information Services (AIS)
Our AIS teams provide reliable and sustainable products and services to Network Rail and industry customers. They provide insight and intelligence that is used to keep passenger and freight services moving. Using cutting-edge, world leading technology, such as lasers, ultrasonics, and high-resolution imagery; the team check the tracks structure, position and condition, they also monitor the high voltage wires and rails that supplier power to the trains. With this and the use of geo-analytical intelligence, we can plan maintenance and renewal works from the safety of our offices and depos, reducing risk to our colleagues and disruption to our services.
About the role (External)
Variety is what really sets this role apart, no two days are the same. You'll be travelling and undertaking inspections and surveys one day and another day you'll be using GIS to problem solve customer enquiries from across the business and our stakeholders.
You will be using Leica GNSS (GPS), Total Station, laser scanner and conventional surveying methods across a wide range of surveying tasks; from demarcating Network Rail's land boundary, undertaking topographical surveys of station car parks to scanning railway arches and bridges for 3D modelling and monitoring. Experience in post-processing survey data in Reg360, LSS and/or CAD will be an advantage but not essential.
When you're not on site you will be using ArcGIS and ArcPro to digitise areas for lease renewals, land purchases or sales and bespoke customer requests. You will also be advising customers on Network Rail's land ownership and the associated history; comparing historic records to modern day Land Registry titles to build a picture of land ownership through time.
What will you be doing...
Use GIS and occasionally CAD to analyse a variety of datasets and provide evidence to customers in the form of Land Registry compliant plans or digital maps. You will also be responsible for producing Land Registry compliant plans to be used in legal transactions.
Directly update our company-wide corporate mapping system using GIS Versioning.
Attend sites throughout the UK to undertake land surveys using traditional surveying methods, GNSS, Total Station and Laser Scanner.
Represent Network Rail as a subject matter expert in land ownership by utilising our unique access to historical records.
Ensure the data governance over any data shared with Network Rail and our stakeholders.
Contribute to our team's continuous improvement initiative by sharing your knowledge and ideas.
Main responsibilities:

• Creation of plans by digitizing using ArcGIS / ArcPro.
• Land ownership investigations using a variety of resources and georeferencing plans.
• Land surveys using Leica laser scanners, Total Station and GPS equipment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, or applicable experience in the Geomatics environment.
• Post Qualified Experience (PQE) in providing Geomatics services, especially the use of GIS based
• systems.
• Eligible for, or working towards, Membership of RICS or a relevant professional body.
• Excellent oral, written, communication and negotiation skills.
• Decision making skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Broad technical knowledge and understanding of multiple tier applications.
• Proven ability to work with customers and understand their requirements.

What could set you apart?

• Proven history working with GIS.
• Proven history in land surveys.
• Post processing of survey data.
• Post Qualified Experience (PQE) in providing Geomatics services, especially the use of GIS based systems.
• Eligible for or working towards Membership of RICS or a relevant professional body.
• Genuine passion for data accuracy.
• Genuine passion for customer service.

This role will require a current driving licence and a willingness to occasionally work away from home
How to apply (External)
Vacancy type: This role is permanent.
Location: This position can based in London and Milton Keynes.
Hours: 35 hours per week with hybrid working and travel as required.
Salary range: 35,582 - 40,830 per annum, depending on skills and experience, with up to 3,270 pa London allowance.
Closing date: 14 October 2025. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.
For this particular role we are unable to offer visa sponsorship, therefore applicants will need to demonstrate they have the right to work in the UK.
You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and add this to your CV in one document. Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted. Please see attached guide - How to complete Supporting Statement.
If you cannot access the guide, please contact and we will send you a copy.
Click 'Apply now' to submit your application.
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If you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.
Below are some examples of adjustments we can make: * Changing a provision, practice or 'the way things are done'
For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed. * Changing a physical feature of our workplace
For example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs. * Providing extra equipment or assistance
For example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.
There are lots of other adjustments we can consider - please just ask!
The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following;
Competency Based Interview
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by phone or email.
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Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
For some of our roles all prospective external candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
More information can be found in our document.
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Network Rail Benefits -
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
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Skills Required