About Network Rail...
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 are not just part of a team - you are 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 would 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 dependant), 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....
Vacancy Details
Duration: Permanent
Location: This role is based in The Quadrant Milton Keynes. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant:MK, you must live within 90 minutes.
Band & Salary: Band 3A £42,254 - £51,539
What does the average day look like?
On a typical day, you'll shape and improve the processes and systems used to measure and enhance supplier performance, working closely with subject matter experts across Network Rail to ensure consistent, high-quality reporting across the SRM programme. You'll provide expert insight on data and reporting tools, identifying opportunities to improve how information is connected and used to support decision-making. Alongside monitoring investment and commercial initiatives to drive continuous improvement, you'll analyse performance trends, ensure submissions are robust, and accurate and build strong cross-functional relationships. You'll contribute to the development of strategy, using research and analysis to recommend improvements and highlight future opportunities.
About the team
You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative Commercial & Procurement team that plays a key role in keeping Britain's railways running efficiently and safely. We work closely with a wide range of stakeholders across the business to deliver value for money, ensure compliance, and support strategic objectives. It's a fast-paced and dynamic environment where your ideas are valued, and professional development is encouraged.
And hear what some of our brilliant team members think about Network Rail in this video
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a commercially astute and highly analytical professional who can interpret complex financial and non-financial data and translate it into clear, actionable insight. You'll be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, able to challenge constructively and influence decision-making. You will be detail-oriented, proactive, and able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced infrastructure environment.
Essential Criteria
- Student/part membership (or equivalent) of the relevant professional body having progressed to at least the final stage of qualification, or possession of sufficient experience to fulfil the requirements of the role without membership of the relevant professional body
- Proven analytical skills and knowledge of investment appraisal techniques, commercial performance systems & KPIs
- Excellent commercial awareness
Please see attached job description for full details.
Desirable Criteria
- Full membership of relevant professional body with post qualification experience
- Demonstrable experience within finance or commercial functions of NR and/or external organisations
- Knowledge of regulated markets
- Good communication & interpersonal skills
- Advanced practitioner-level capability in Microsoft 365 Apps, including Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint and Excel, with experience of developing data-driven solutions and automated reporting
Experience using market analysis tools and external data sources to support commercial insight and supplier performance evaluation
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Additional Information...
Closing date: 16 th July 2026. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.
Next Steps: Interviews will be held from W/C 10 th August, depending on business requirements.
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.
