Network Rail

Year in industry - Station Capacity Specialist

Job Description

It's hard to gain an insight into the working world. A year in industry gives you that exposure and gives you the building blocks of a career post Uni.

As a Year in Industry Student working with the Station Capacity Team, you will get involved with a variety of projects, undertaking complex data analysis to understand congestion at a local commuter station, using the latest in micro-simulation techniques to provide input into the design of a new terminus or collaborating with innovators on hi-tech passenger movement data systems. You will get out and about across the railway, quickly building up your knowledge and skills, and get exposure to the different types of work that we do and the communities that we serve. Soon you will be responsible for conducting your own pieces of analysis and communicating the results to our internal and external partners.

Why you should consider it

If you are interested in the railways and improving passenger journeys through analysis, you should apply for this position. It is an excellent introductory role in to a career in transport planning or the railway industry and could provide a grounding for other analytical roles.

The role can provide a wealth of opportunities to help you to start and pursue your career alongside industry leaders, gain experience throughout the wider capacity and planning sector of Network Rail, as well as the opportunity to start to follow an approved Transport Planning Professional qualification. You can learn all the required skills on-the-job from colleagues and your mentor, including pedestrian simulation software.

What you'll need:

Network Rail seeks to attract and retain the right people in the right jobs at the right time.

• You’ll be dedicated and hardworking with bags of initiative. You’ll go out of your way to discover new challenges and find out more about our organisation.
• You’re a creative and logical thinker and a problem solver with enthusiasm and passion to make a difference with your work
• You’re a good communicator and listener and enjoy working with and learning from others
• You’re not afraid to speak up, ask questions and share your own innovative ideas
• Adept at solving complex (technical) problems and able to make reasoned decisions.
• You should demonstrate an interest in and knowledge about the UK rail network
• You should have some experience in using Microsoft Excel (or an interest in developing this skill).

 You will be studying for an undergraduate degree, in your penultimate year. The following is a selection of subjects studied by various members of the team: Geography, Politics and Modern History, Economics, Transport Planning, Natural Sciences, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Science.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter detailing why you think you would be the right person for the role, what you can bring to the role and what interests you about it. Your cover letter should also address the following question (in no more than 300 words):

“What do you think are some of the challenges the Station Capacity Team faces when gathering pedestrian footfall data?”

If your application is accepted, you will be invited to a half-day assessment centre in London where you will complete group and individual exercises, give a presentation and have your interview.

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