Engineering Data Analyst

Network Rail; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking an analytical engineer to support the route asset management team with data analysis and performance monitoring. The role involves engaging with multiple data sources to provide insights and actionable recommendations.

You will contribute to decision support tools, maintain data accuracy, and support cross-disciplinary analyses to meet regulatory requirements. The position is based at Shrewsbury with permanent, full-time employment and a salary band of £31k-£33k.

Qualifications

• Significant analytical experience in an engineering organisation.
• Understanding of information systems and data handling.
• Degree in Engineering or another numerate discipline.
• HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Experience in rail environment is desirable.
• Experience in civil engineering projects or contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering data analytical support to the route asset management team.
• Monitor asset performance using KPIs, analyse trends and escalate issues.
• Contribute to development and use of engineering decision support tools.
• Provide data support for cross-discipline analysis to meet regulatory requirements.
• Carry out special engineering analyses as required.
• Assist in managing supplier workbanks and internal asset management databases.
• Develop internal and external performance reports from multiple data sources.

Skills

Analytical experience

Engineering data analysis

Information systems

Numerate discipline

Rail environment

Civil engineering

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Engineering degree or numerate discipline

Job description

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.When your part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.Watch our video to find out more! About our people and the recruitment process-We're an inclusive employer of choice and wewelcome applications from everyone!We look for opportunities to offer great opportunities to learn and grow through personal and professional development. And, if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work.

• Provide engineering data analytical support to the route asset management team.
• Monitor the performance of engineering assets, as shown by the key performance indicators, analysing trends and escalating any areas that require action.
• Provide input to the development, implementation and use of engineering decision support tools.
• Support other teams and groups as required by providing data and information for cross-discipline analysis, to meet regulatory requirements, and to support incident response, etc.
• Carry out special engineering analysis as required.
• Support in the management of supplier workbanks and internal asset management database
• Development of internal and external performance reports, drawing on data gathered from multiple sources.

Salary: Band 5 - 31k - 33k per annum

The location for this post can be Shrewsbury or Cardiff.

For assistance with your application of about reasonable adjustments please email [e-mail].

We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.
At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&[e-mail]

Your experience and skills

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
• Significant relevant experience in an analytical role within an engineering organisation.
• Understanding of information systems
• Degree in Engineering or other numerate discipline
• Experience in rail environment
• Experience working in civil engineering

Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

Shrewsbury Coleham Depot, Shrewsbury

Geographical Area:

Eastern England

Closing Date:

10-SEP-2026

Job Category:

Engineering and Asset Management

Function:

Organisation:

EI Wales Route Route Engineer Structures (570911) G5