Performance & Reporting Analyst

Who We Are

Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we connect people, communities and businesses across Britain, helping millions of passengers and tonnes of freight move safely, reliably and efficiently every day.

When you join Network Rail, you become part of something bigger than a job. You'll be part of a team that keeps the country moving, supports economic growth and helps build a more sustainable future. Whatever your role, your contribution matters, and the work you do will make a real difference.

We're proud to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to be themselves. We know that diverse perspectives make us stronger, and we're committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We also understand that life doesn't stop when work starts. That's why we support flexible working where possible and encourage a healthy work-life balance, helping our colleagues thrive both professionally and personally.

Disability Confident Leader, we're dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. If you need any adjustments or support at any stage, we'll work with you to provide the assistance you need.

Ready to help shape the future of Britain's railway? We'd love to hear from you.

About the role

Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful insights that support successful project delivery? We are looking for a Performance & Reporting Analyst to support the planning, monitoring and reporting of investment programmes across our Regions business.

In this role, you'll work collaboratively with Programme and Project Managers to provide accurate performance reporting, analyse trends and variances, and help drive informed decision-making. You'll play a key role in maintaining high-quality programme data, supporting change control processes, and ensuring project information is managed effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

At Network Rail, we value diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive. Flexible working options may be available, subject to business requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinating assurance checks and monitoring across programme areas.
• Providing reporting and performance analysis on Risk Management and Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental performance.
• Identifying trends, risks, anomalies and opportunities through data analysis.
• Supporting project change control and programme governance processes.
• Monitoring data quality and compliance with reporting standards.
• Maintaining project control activities in line with NR Standards or other approved project lifecycles.

Closing Date 07 October 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

Salary

Band 4B (£35,582-£43,400) plus Inner London Allowance £3,270.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave, plus statutory days, with the option to buy or sell additional leave
• Defined benefit pension scheme, providing long term financial security
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Travel benefits, including:
• Up to 75% subsidised rail and underground season tickets
• Up to 75% discount on leisure rail travel
• Interest free loans for season tickets and station car parking
• Health and wellbeing support
• Enhanced family policies
• Carer's leave, recognising caring responsibilities outside of work

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Drugs And Alcohol Standard

Depending on the role, candidates that are made a conditional offer, may be a required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your offer will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results will be securely held on Sentinel database and a five-year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre-employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee's unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3-year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.

Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or another irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

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. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.

Essential Criteria

• HND or NVQ equivalent in construction or engineering related subject.
• Successful relevant experience in the management, planning or delivery of major construction and engineering projects.
• A working knowledge of investment programme and project controls processes and systems.

Desirable

• Strong reporting skills using applications such as Excel, Power BI, GRAMA, IRIS.

Diversity and inclusion statement

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves and realise their potential. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all candidates.