Senior Geospatial Lead, Rail (Wales & Western)

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

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