Rail Economics & Analysis Lead

Network Rail; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Train ticket subsidies

Travel loan

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking an experienced Economics/Analytical leader to head a specialist team. You will deliver economic appraisal, transport analysis and demand forecasting to inform investment and planning decisions.

You will work with government bodies, operators and partners, translating complex data into clear, evidence-based recommendations while fostering a high-performing team and governance-led practices.

Qualifications

• Chartered professional qualification (TPP) or equivalent experience.
• Expert knowledge of railway economics and transport economics.
• Experience advising on government-funded activities in rail.
• Experience directing a large portfolio of projects.
• Experience building and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to lead innovative solutions to complex modelling issues.
• Excellent presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Extensive network of industry relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead an analytical team delivering economic appraisal, transport analysis and demand forecasting.
• Shape rail industry decisions and guide governance with clear evidence.
• Collaborate with transport operators, government bodies and partners.
• Develop analytical capability and influence investment and planning decisions.

Skills

Railway economics

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Economic modelling

Governance

Project portfolio

Presentation skills

Industry relationships

Strategic planning

Risk awareness

Education

Chartered professional qualification (TPP)

Job description

Network Rail is seeking an experienced Economics/Analytical leader to head a specialist team. You will deliver economic appraisal, transport analysis and demand forecasting to inform investment and planning decisions.

You will work with government bodies, operators and partners, translating complex data into clear, evidence-based recommendations while fostering a high-performing team and governance-led practices.