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Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Some of our great benefits: 

• We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered

• Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependent), with the option to buy/sell days

• Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass

• Defined benefit pension scheme

• 75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)

• Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets

• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact

Plus more...

About the role

Duration: Permanent 

Location: The Quadrant, Milton Keynes / Waterloo General Offices, London.

Band & Salary: Band 3C,  £55,596 - £67,813 per annum.

What does the average day look like?

This is a hands-on role at the heart of Network Rail's property portfolio, delivering a high-performing property service that drives estate optimisation, workplace strategy and financial value across Route Services, corporate functions, routes and regions.

Working in a complex stakeholder environment, you will identify opportunities to reduce costs, increase value and improve asset performance, while producing robust reporting for the GPA and DfT. You will provide trusted professional advice on the management and use of land, buildings and workplace assets, helping to shape strategic property decisions. 

The role also leads the delivery of acquisitions, disposals and other property transactions through managing agents, ensuring the estate supports operational requirements while maximising commercial and financial outcomes.

Purpose of the role

To support the development and delivery of workplace and estate strategies across Route Services, Corporate Functions, Routes and Regions, helping create a safe, sustainable and high-performing workplace portfolio that enables the One Railway vision. The role will provide strategic insight, governance and reporting to support informed decision-making, estate optimisation and value for money across Network Rail and future GBR arrangements. 

What will you be doing?

Workplace Strategy & Estate Optimisation

Support the development of workplace and accommodation strategies that improve utilisation, support business needs and deliver a more efficient, sustainable and integrated estate. 

Stakeholder Engagement

Work collaboratively with Route Services, Corporate Functions, Routes, Regions, DfT, GPA and external partners to shape workplace solutions and deliver shared strategic objectives.

Insight, Reporting & Governance

Provide robust analysis, reporting and evidence to inform estate decisions, support governance requirements and demonstrate value and performance outcomes.

Portfolio Performance

Identify opportunities to optimise the workplace portfolio, improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximise value from Network Rail's assets.

Professional Property Advice

Provide expert advice on workplace, property and estate matters, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.

Leadership & Influence

Build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, promoting best practice and a consistent approach across the organisation.

Continuous Improvement

Drive improvements in workplace data, processes, standards and reporting to support a more integrated and evidence-based approach to estate management.

Safety & Sustainability

Embed safety, sustainability and accessibility considerations into workplace strategies and estate decisions, supporting long-term organisational goals.

Your experience and skills

Essential

• Degree qualified in Estate Management, Real Estate, Property, Surveying or equivalent.
• MRICS qualified.
• Wide range of General Practice surveying experience.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Proven negotiation skills at senior level.
• Proven experience of managing complex property transactions.
• Experience of stakeholder management.
• Strong presentation skills.

Desirable

• Understanding of compulsory purchase issues.
• Understanding of the rail industry and rail legislation.
• Full Driving Licence.

For more information, please see the job description attached. 

Additional Information...

Closing date: Monday 9th November 2026. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted. 

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information

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