Timetable Simulation Analyst
Company
Location
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/28/2025
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Description
Location
Milton Keynes, GB
Department Name
PL Performance and Simulation (552201) G3
About Network Rail
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We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone.
Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!
Brief Description
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inquisitive individual to undertake detailed performance simulations of timetables as well as providing analytical support through accurate performance modelling and analysis to help drive the understanding and improvement in train punctuality and reliability across the timetable development process. Maintain and contribute to the improvement of models, analysis techniques and tools used to understand timetable & train performance. We are looking for someone to air evidenced based opinions in the pursuit of a performant timetable.
What does the average day look like?
In this role you will support the development and iteration of timetable options to deliver Capacity Planning objectives. You will do this by modelling complex train timetables to identify potential plan defects, determine improvements, and report to the relevant stakeholders within the overall objective of delivering and maintaining high performing train plans. You will be applying Network Rails Modelling Standards to simulation modelling to deliver successful projects.
Essential Criteria
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
We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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….
BPSS All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Milton Keynes, GB
Department Name
PL Performance and Simulation (552201) G3
About Network Rail
🌟 Join Our Team at Network Rail! 🌟
Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country.
We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone.
Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!
Brief Description
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inquisitive individual to undertake detailed performance simulations of timetables as well as providing analytical support through accurate performance modelling and analysis to help drive the understanding and improvement in train punctuality and reliability across the timetable development process. Maintain and contribute to the improvement of models, analysis techniques and tools used to understand timetable & train performance. We are looking for someone to air evidenced based opinions in the pursuit of a performant timetable.
- Duration: Permanent. Location: This role is based in QMK. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant: MK, you must live within 90 minutes of The Quadrant.
- Band & Salary: 4B £35,582 - £40,830 per annum (depending on experience)
- Closing date: 06th of July 2025. Late applications may not be accepted.
- Next Steps: Interviews will be held on 14th of July 2025, but may vary depending on business requirements.
What does the average day look like?
In this role you will support the development and iteration of timetable options to deliver Capacity Planning objectives. You will do this by modelling complex train timetables to identify potential plan defects, determine improvements, and report to the relevant stakeholders within the overall objective of delivering and maintaining high performing train plans. You will be applying Network Rails Modelling Standards to simulation modelling to deliver successful projects.
Essential Criteria
- Intermediate / advanced knowledge of appropriate Microsoft IT packages
- Strong analytical / statistical skills or aptitude
- Ability to analyse and solve modelling & analytical problems and to accurately interpret results
- Experience in presenting and 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
- Ability to work within a team
- Experience of using Performance Modelling / Simulation packages i.e., Railsys
- Awareness of data science techniques to support analysis.
- Degree level qualification in a numerate or analytical discipline or relevant rail industry experience
- Knowledge of rail performance management systems
- Awareness of Transport modelling theory / method, data collection, analytical techniques and appraisal methods.
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
We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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….
BPSS All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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