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Location London, GB
Department Name
PL Passengers & Station Analysis Team (648935) G4
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If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Vacancy Details
Duration: Permanent
Location: This role is based in London Waterloo. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered.
Band & Salary: (Band 4b) £35,582 – £42,218
Brief Description
We are looking for a motivated individual to carry out station capacity assessments, analyse and interpret data, and provide expert recommendations for station development. This role supports the delivery of safe, high-performing stations in line with Network Rail’s guidance and processes, ensuring efficient passenger movement and future-ready infrastructure.
About The Role (External)
About the team…
The Passenger and Station Analysis team plays a key role in shaping safe, efficient, and future-ready stations across the rail network. We apply safety guidance and advanced modelling techniques to assess station capacity, support design development, and ensure projects are delivered to a high standard. Our work spans all project stages, from early planning to completion, and includes auditing, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. We’re committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration, driving solutions that meet passenger needs and support Network Rail’s strategic goals.
What does the average day look like?
Each day in this role offers a balance of technical work, collaboration, and strategic input. You’ll apply safety guidance to pedestrian movement, conduct station capacity assessments, and interpret data to support station development. You’ll help prepare remits and proposals, defining scope, analysis methods, and identifying risks across all PACE stages.
Using passenger modelling techniques, you’ll assess current and future demand, recommend improvements, and ensure compliance with design standards. You’ll support audits of modelling work, contribute to the development of internal guidance and best practices, and help maintain databases and productivity tools.
You’ll also work closely with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships to support project delivery and promote the work of the Passenger and Station Analysis team. Your contributions will directly impact the safety, efficiency, and performance of stations across the network.
Who are we looking for?
The role requires a relevant degree or equivalent experience, alongside strong analytical skills to solve modelling and appraisal challenges. You’ll need to communicate effectively, both in writing and presentations, tailoring your style to suit different audiences, including senior stakeholders. Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is essential, as is an understanding of project risk and how to apply it in day-to-day work.
Essential Criteria
- Degree in a relevant subject, such as Geography, Mathematics, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to analyse and solve modelling & appraisal problems and to accurately interpret results.
- Good presentation skills, adjusting presentation style to differing audiences
- Good communication skills, both written and oral, able to communicate technical and management aspects of work to a senior audience.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Good appreciation of project risk issues and application of these to day-to-day tasks.
How To Apply (External)
Please see attached job description for full details.
Additional Information…
Closing date: 29 th April 2026. However, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early based on application volumes.
Next Steps: Interviews will be held W/C 11 th May, depending on business requirements.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision
If you require any support with your application, please click here for contact details.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Some of our great benefits:
🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Defined benefit pension scheme
🚂 75% subsidy on train tickets.
🎟️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
🕊️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
Plus more….
