Senior Geospatial Information Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Privileged staff travel

Rail season ticket subsidy

GWR ticket alliance discounts

Healthcare offers

Pension schemes

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Armed Forces reserve leave

Job summary

Network Rail in London is seeking a Senior Geospatial Information Specialist to shape how geospatial information supports railway operations. You will work with senior stakeholders, asset information teams, customers and suppliers to translate complex challenges into innovative GIS solutions.

You will lead development of new capabilities, operating processes, assurance frameworks and performance measures, champion geospatial innovation, and promote value across the Wales & Western Region with

Qualifications

• Degree, equivalent qualification, or relevant professional experience in a geospatial or related discipline.
• Professional qualification in GI/GIS or a closely related discipline.
• Proven experience in using GIS technologies to develop and deliver effective business solutions.
• Strong knowledge and experience of geospatial and relational database design, development or implementation.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain and present complex information effectively.
• Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders, understand business requirements and translate them into practical geospatial solutions.
• Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of geospatial analysis and solutions that support Wales & Western Region priorities, using advanced GIS techniques to inform effective decision-making.
• Provide geospatial analysis and insight to identify business, asset and safety risks, supporting the Region to understand issues, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain geospatial processes, assurance arrangements and performance measures, ensuring solutions and data comply with relevant national standards, policies and requirements.
• Engage with Wales & Western stakeholders to understand current and future geospatial requirements, prioritise demand and translate business needs into effective solutions.
• Provide the link between Wales & Western Region and national geospatial teams, representing regional requirements and feeding back national developments, standards, guidance and good practice.
• Monitor and analyse the quality, performance and effectiveness of geospatial solutions and services, identifying non-compliance and driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

GIS software

Stakeholder engagement

Data quality assurance

Geospatial databases

Relational databases

Education

Geospatial degree

GI/GIS professional qualification

Tools

ArcGIS

Ordnance Survey

Job description

Senior Geospatial Information Specialist

IRC2371122

Who We Are

At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network. Now is a fantastic time and join our team in Wales and Western region as we finalise the reforms to our maintenance organisation which will deliver:

• A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees - quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams.
• Individual rostering - enabling us to send the right number or people to fix a fault.
• Multi-skilling - investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves.
• Accelerated and improved technology deployment - we have a raft of labour and life-saving technology ready to be rolled out.

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 we welcome 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.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Geospatial Information Specialist to help shape how geospatial information is used to support the railway. You will work with senior stakeholders, asset information teams, customers and specialist suppliers to turn complex business challenges into innovative GIS solutions.

You will lead the development of new capabilities, including prototypes, operating processes, assurance frameworks and performance measures. You will also champion geospatial innovation, manage business and safety risks, and promote the value of geospatial information across the Wales & Western Region.

Base location can be anywhere in the Wales and Western Region (Paddington, Reading, Swindon, Bristol or Cardiff), with some travel across the Region to customer meetings required from time to time.

Your Main Responsibilities will be to

• Lead the development and delivery of geospatial analysis and solutions that support Wales & Western Region priorities, using advanced GIS techniques to inform effective decision-making.
• Provide geospatial analysis and insight to identify business, asset and safety risks, supporting the Region to understand issues, trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain geospatial processes, assurance arrangements and performance measures, ensuring solutions and data comply with relevant national standards, policies and requirements.
• Engage with Wales & Western stakeholders to understand current and future geospatial requirements, prioritise demand and translate business needs into effective solutions.
• Provide the link between Wales & Western Region and national geospatial teams, representing regional requirements and feeding back national developments, standards, guidance and good practice.
• Monitor and analyse the quality, performance and effectiveness of geospatial solutions and services, identifying non-compliance and driving continuous improvement.

Act as a senior geospatial specialist for Wales & Western Region, providing expert advice, promoting consistent application of standards and supporting the adoption of appropriate emerging geospatial technologies and capabilities.

Pay and Rewards

Salary to be benchmarked upon appointment. Advertised in Zone 1 of Band 3B: the range £46,701 - £56,963

London base location also attracts a London allowance of £3,270

As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!

• Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.
• A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
• GWR ticket alliance, Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network (48 passes per year)
• Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.
• A range of Pension schemes to choose from
• Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrsper week contract,hybrid working, flexible working, and e nhanced family friendly support .
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
• 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.

More about the role and your application

Closing date: 24th November 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

This role requires working in the office for a least 60% of the working week

We want to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity. Therefore, should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please include within your application.

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

Your experience and skills

You will ideally have

• Degree, equivalent qualification, or relevant professional experience in a geospatial or related discipline.
• Professional qualification in GI/GIS or a closely related discipline.
• Proven experience in using GIS technologies to develop and deliver effective business solutions.
• Strong knowledge and experience of geospatial and relational database design, development or implementation.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain and present complex information effectively.
• Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders, understand business requirements and translate them into practical geospatial solutions.
• Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail.You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety within your application.

What could set you apart

• Membership of a relevant professional body, ideally with chartered status.
• Practical experience using ArcGIS software.
• Knowledge of the rail industry, its regulatory environment and railway infrastructure.
• Experience using Ordnance Survey mapping products and other authoritative geospatial datasets.
• Awareness of emerging GI/GIS technologies and their potential application within Network Rail and the wider rail industry.

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide. Some of these criteria may be learnt in role. Therefore, if you do not meet all the criteria, please submit your application. We will screen your application against these criteria to assess the best match.

Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

London Enterprise House, London

Geographical Area:

London (Inside M25)

Closing Date:

24-NOV-2026

Job Category:

Engineering and Asset Management

Function:

Organisation:

EA W&W Head of Asset Management Strategy & Services (570851) G1