Railway Route Performance Analytics Lead

Network Rail; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension schemes

Travel discounts

Private healthcare

Volunteer leave

Rail travel subsidy

Gym pass

Retail discounts

Job summary

Network Rail in the UK seeks an experienced Route Performance Measurement Manager to lead a team focused on accurate delay attribution, data quality, and performance improvement across the SWR & NR Wessex route. You’ll influence stakeholders and shape national strategies, aligning operational data with contractual requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and railway industry knowledge, with a focus on driving improvements and delivering reliable performance

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Sound understanding of financial principles and performance measures.
• Strong analytical and numerical problem-solving skills.
• Experience of railway operations and the wider railway industry.
• Excellent IT skills with complex data and modelling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist performance measurement team to deliver accurate and high-quality data.
• Manage delay attribution and dispute resolution processes, ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders on performance measurement matters.
• Drive continuous improvement in data quality, reporting and analysis.
• Support business and investment decisions with robust performance information.
• Lead competency development within the team to maintain high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

IT skills & data modelling

Railway operations knowledge

Negotiation

Job description

Network Rail in the UK seeks an experienced Route Performance Measurement Manager to lead a team focused on accurate delay attribution, data quality, and performance improvement across the SWR & NR Wessex route. You’ll influence stakeholders and shape national strategies, aligning operational data with contractual requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and railway industry knowledge, with a focus on driving improvements and delivering reliable performance