Job Description

At Network Rail, our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter.
Scotland's Railway is part of this large family, and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.
Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
We're also a employer 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.
We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone.
Brief Description
Conduct analysis to support asset performance, reliability, productivity, and efficiency initiatives, using various databases to gather, manage, and disseminate data as required. Apply a strong understanding of Excel; some knowledge of Power BI would be beneficial for data visualisation and reporting. Maintain a high standard of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem solving in all analytical tasks. Present data periodically through clear written reports and presentations and collaborate effectively across teams.
Please note, interviews are likely to take place from the 30.10.25.
About the role (External)
Here are some of the duties your role will include: -
Source and use appropriate data and undertake analysis
Undertake detailed analysis to support the development of improvement initiatives and plans.
Identify areas where performance improvements can be achieved.
Make recommendations for improvement programmes.
Support the development of business cases.
What you will bring to the role: -
Good analytical skills
Good report writing skills
Good communication skills
It's desirable if you have it to help give you context to the role: -
Knowledge of operational railway
Knowledge of other functional disciplines
How to apply (External)
Salary: Starting at 28,500 and rising to 30,000 per annum.
Network Rail Benefits -
Closing date: 09.10.2025
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.
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We're dedicated to creating an and we welcome applications from everyone!
Network Rail is a 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 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.
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.

Skills Required