Job Description

[What the role is]

DATA SCIENTIST / DATA ANALYTICS ENGINEER (ASSET MANAGEMENT (DATA & ANALYTICS))

[What you will be working on]

You will be part of the Asset Management team focusing on data engineering and data analytics to support asset management use cases for the rail network. You will be responsible for designing and building data pipelines to prepare and optimize asset-related data for analytical applications while also involved as part of the implementation team to develop analytics solutions to drive asset management insights and enhance decision-making. You will work closely with teams from different disciplines within LTA, rail operators, system manufacturers on the data of the rail assets and on the rail asset management business use cases. You may also be required to review technical submissions and participate in the testing and commissioning of the data engineering/analytical decision support solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines to collect, process, and transform asset-related data from various sources for both engineering and analytical purposes.
• Ensure data integrity, quality, and accessibility by implementing best practices in data engineering and management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data requirements and translate them into technical specifications for both data engineering and analytics projects.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform asset management practices and decision-making.
• Develop and implement data models and analytics frameworks that support business objectives and enhance asset performance.
• Create and maintain dashboards and visualizations that effectively communicate asset performance metrics and analytics findings to stakeholders.
• Implement and manage data within the organisation’s storage solutions (e.g., databases, data lakes) to facilitate efficient data retrieval, access and analysis.
• Work with cross-functional teams to prioritize and implement analytics-related user stories, ensuring timely delivery of data-driven insights.
• Document data engineering processes, data flows, and analytics workflows to support knowledge sharing and onboarding.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in data engineering and analytics to continuously improve processes and solutions.

[What we are looking for]

• Knowledge in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in both data engineering and data analytics, railway engineering or a similar role will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in data engineering tools, programming languages and data modelling techniques (e.g., Python, SQL, ETL tools) as well as analytics tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI, LLM, ML models).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data quality and performance optimization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for leveraging data to drive improvements in asset management processes and outcomes.

As part of the shortlisting process for the role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and / or undergo further assessment.