Graduate - Data Analyst

Based in York, this two-year graduate scheme focuses on using programming languages and data analytics tools to process infrastructure datasets into actionable patterns and insights, helping optimize asset management across the regional railway system.

Who We Are

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. 

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

About the role

Our 2-year Data Analytics graduate scheme will give you the tools, and experience to begin your career at Network Rail, focussing on data.

The scheme is focused and centred around developing your knowledge, experience, and ability in primarily data analytics alongside collaborating with engineering disciplines to widen your knowledge and context of the railway environment, developing systems thinking. We are constantly introducing cutting edge innovative technology and initiatives in an operational railway environment, and you'll be part of that throughout the scheme.

Salary: £32,000 plus a £2,000 welcome bonus

What you'll be doing

You will be based within the North and East Route within Network Rail, focussing primarily on infrastructure.

Whilst the role is in York, travel will be expected to other depots such as Sheffield, Leeds and Middlesbrough.

The graduate scheme begins with a period of business familiarisation, during which you will gain an awareness and understanding of the railway as a system, and its range of disciplines and teams. This will setup the foundation for your longer-term projects and tasks.

Throughout the scheme, you will be tasked with a range of activities and placements with the aim of delivering data-driven solutions. As part of this, you will learn how to manage and maintain key assets effectively and efficiently.

Who you are matters

• At least a 2:1 in any degree subject (or on track towards), in your final year or within a year of graduating.

• Strong analytical and modelling skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration.

• Experience with programming languages such as Python and SQL.

• Desirable to have experience with Power BI, Python packages such as Pandas, Matplotlib and NumPy, Selenium and QGIS/ArcGIS.

• Desirable to have rail industry experience.

Applications close 15/06/2026.

Your experience and skills

The ideal candidate is someone who is curious, motivated, and excited to start a career in data. They enjoy working with numbers and using data to solve problems and improve how things work.

They are a strong thinker who can understand patterns, ask good questions, and turn data into useful insights.

They are also a good communicator, able to explain findings clearly to others, even if they are not data experts.

This person works well both independently and as part of a team. They are organised, able to manage different tasks, and open to learning new skills. They are interested in technology and enjoy understanding how systems and teams connect, especially in a complex environment like the railway.