Engineering Systems Data Manager

London & Southeastern Railway; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway operator in Ramsgate is seeking an Engineering Systems Data Manager to enhance their Data Analytics function. You'll lead in delivering actionable intelligence, managing data models, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive operational efficiency. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and a proven background in data analytics and management. This role also offers excellent benefits including free rail travel and a pension plan.

Benefits

Final salary pension

25 days annual leave

Free rail travel

Qualifications

• A proven track record in data management and analytics.
• Experience visualizing, analyzing, and telling stories with data.
• Resilience and a results-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Data Analytics function within Engineering Systems.
• Develop, maintain, and govern data models.
• Translate complex business needs into technical requirements.

Skills

Data management

Data analytics

SQL

Stakeholder communication

Innovation mindset

Education

Degree in Science, Maths, Economics, Computer Science or similar

Job description

Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference in people’s day.

We are seeking an Engineering Systems Data Manager to join our team based from our Engineering depots.

2025 is the 200th anniversary of the first-ever passenger rail journey, so we’re celebrating our proud history and our bright future.

Can you move people? Apply now.

In this role, you will lead and support the Data Analytics function within Engineering Systems, to deliver smart, insight-driven solutions that support decision-making across our Fleet Maintenance function. You’ll shape and support the delivery of data strategies that transform complex information into clear, actionable intelligence that drives operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Working closely with the Engineering Systems Manager, you’ll help to build the right capabilities, processes and tools to ensure our analytics function is future ready. From data discovery, through data integration, consolidation and modelling, to reporting and analysis, you’ll perform a broad range of activities that support Southern’s strategic goals and unlock the full potential of our data.

What you’ll do

• Inspire, engage and support a high-performing Engineering Data Analytics function.
• Lead the development, maintenance and governance of data models, ensuring compliance with policy and best practice.
• Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way that engages stakeholders at every level.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements and solutions that deliver credible insights across the Fleet Maintenance function.
• Keep the big picture in focus, aligning data strategy with Southern’s goals and long-term vision.
• Stay ahead of the curve by championing innovation and keeping your team up to date with the latest tools and techniques.
• Use the right analytical and visualisation techniques to turn data into compelling stories that drive decisions.
• Collaborate across teams to identify technology needs and deliver smart, scalable solutions that benefit the business.

The experience you’ll need

To be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application;

• You turn data into decisions – with a proven track record in data management, in-depth analytics and automation, you bring experience and results.
• The right foundations – with a degree in Science, Maths, Economics, Computer Science or similar.
• Data Analytics pro – you visualise, analyse and tell stories with data.
• SQL and data engineering‑savvy – data processing is your forte.
• Insight translator – you make complex data simple and actionable.
• Innovation mindset – always exploring smarter tools and fresh approaches.
• Stakeholder smart – confident communicator across all levels.
• Strong achiever – coaching, influencing and driving team success.
• Resilient and results‑focused – curious, detail‑driven and always improving.

As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role. Find out more here.

Other things to know

• This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early.
• All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre‑employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
• If you applied but weren’t successful in getting a similar role at Southern, please wait six months before applying again.

Find out more about our recruitment process and get tips to help you apply.

What you’ll get in return

Along with your salary, the rewards you’ll get include:

• a final salary pension
• 25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays)
• free rail travel across our networks.

Meaning you can feel secure in your career as well as fulfilled by your work. Click here to see our full range of amazing benefits.

A bit about Southern

We’re one of Britain’s busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.

However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It’s about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.

It’s also about making our railway a great place to work. With a team that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey we’re fully committed to and we’re proud to have been named a ‘Great Place to Work’ at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as WORK180 Employer for Women.

Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.

At the heart of everything we do, our Safeguarding Team works to keep our customers, colleagues, and the public safe by improving safeguarding measures and knowledge making sure everyone gets home safe, every day.

Learn more about our railway.