Railway Asset Analytics Modeller (Hybrid)

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Discounts at stations with NetworkRail

Defined benefit pension scheme

75% subsidy on train tickets

Interest‑free travel loan

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Network Rail seeks a curious and analytical professional to join the Advanced Analytics team. You will work with engineers to understand railway assets, analyse large datasets, and develop predictive models that inform investment and maintenance decisions across the network.

The role emphasizes problem solving, collaboration, and innovative data approaches, with opportunities for training and progression within a leading national railway organisation.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a numerate discipline.
• Experience working in a peer reviewed environment.
• Ability to work to demanding timescales and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data to uncover insights and develop models for asset performance.
• Collaborate with engineering specialists to understand railway assets and data sources.
• Design and build mathematical models to inform investment and maintenance decisions across the network.
• Produce clear, well‑structured documentation and communicate methodologies to stakeholders.

Skills

Python

R

C#

VBA

Education

PhD in numerate discipline or equivalent (physics, applied mathematics, engineering, statistics)

Job description

Network Rail seeks a curious and analytical professional to join the Advanced Analytics team. You will work with engineers to understand railway assets, analyse large datasets, and develop predictive models that inform investment and maintenance decisions across the network.

The role emphasizes problem solving, collaboration, and innovative data approaches, with opportunities for training and progression within a leading national railway organisation.