About the role
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Geospatial Information Specialist to help shape how geospatial information is used to support the railway. You will work with senior stakeholders, asset information teams, customers and specialist suppliers to turn complex business challenges into innovative GIS solutions.
You will lead the development of new capabilities, including prototypes, operating processes, assurance frameworks and performance measures. You will also champion geospatial innovation, manage business and safety risks, and promote the value of geospatial information across the Wales & Western Region.
Base location can be anywhere in the Wales and Western Region (Paddington, Reading, Swindon, Bristol or Cardiff), with some travel across the Region to customer meetings required from time to time.
Your Main Responsibilities will be to
- Lead the development and delivery of geospatial analysis and solutions that support Wales & Western Region priorities, using advanced GIS techniques to inform effective decision-making.
- Provide geospatial analysis and insight to identify business, asset and safety risks, supporting the Region to understand issues, trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and maintain geospatial processes, assurance arrangements and performance measures, ensuring solutions and data comply with relevant national standards, policies and requirements.
- Engage with Wales & Western stakeholders to understand current and future geospatial requirements, prioritise demand and translate business needs into effective solutions.
- Provide the link between Wales & Western Region and national geospatial teams, representing regional requirements and feeding back national developments, standards, guidance and good practice.
- Monitor and analyse the quality, performance and effectiveness of geospatial solutions and services, identifying non-compliance and driving continuous improvement.
Act as a senior geospatial specialist for Wales & Western Region, providing expert advice, promoting consistent application of standards and supporting the adoption of appropriate emerging geospatial technologies and capabilities.
Pay and Rewards
Salary to be benchmarked upon appointment. Advertised in Zone 1 of Band 3B: the range £46,701 - £56,963
London base location also attracts a London allowance of £3,270
As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!
- Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.
- A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
- GWR ticket alliance, Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network (48 passes per year)
- Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.
- A range of Pension schemes to choose from
- Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working, flexible working, and enhanced family friendly support.
- 5 days paid volunteering leave.
- 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
- In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.
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More about the role and your application
Closing date: 24th November 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
This role requires working in the office for a least 60% of the working week
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