Strategic Rail Economics Lead

Network Rail; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Train ticket discounts

Defined benefit pension

75% railway ticket subsidy

Travel loan and car park

Job summary

Network Rail seeks an experienced Economics or analytical leader to head a specialist team delivering economic appraisal, transport analysis and demand forecasting. This role supports the transition towards GBR and works with government bodies, transport operators and industry partners.

You will develop a high-performing analytical function and translate data into clear, evidence-based recommendations to influence investment and planning decisions across the rail network.

Qualifications

• Masters numerate degree level education or relevant experience.
• Chartered professional qualification (TPP) or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Expert knowledge of railway economics and experience in advising the wider industry on its use.
• Significant experience of applying railway and transport economics, ideally in the context of Government funded activities.
• Experience of directing a large portfolio of projects.
• Experience of building, managing and developing teams.
• Proven ability to direct others to innovate and create solutions to complex modelling issues.
• Excellent presentation skills adjusting presentation style to differing audiences.
• Experience of developing and maintaining a network of industry relationships.
• Ability to direct, structure and remit strategic planning work streams.
• Appreciation of project risk issues and application of these to day-to-day tasks.
• Understanding of the incentives of different organisations within the rail industry

Responsibilities

• Lead an analytical team delivering economic appraisal, transport analysis and demand forecasting.
• Ensure analysis meets customer and stakeholder requirements and governance standards.
• Collaborate with transport operators, government bodies and industry partners.
• Develop high-performing analytical function and influence investment decisions.

Skills

Economic analysis

Stakeholder management

Transport analysis

Demand forecasting

Governance

Team leadership

Presentation skills

Industry relationships

Education

Masters degree

Chartered qualification (TPP)

Job description

Network Rail seeks an experienced Economics or analytical leader to head a specialist team delivering economic appraisal, transport analysis and demand forecasting. This role supports the transition towards GBR and works with government bodies, transport operators and industry partners.

You will develop a high-performing analytical function and translate data into clear, evidence-based recommendations to influence investment and planning decisions across the rail network.