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<h2>Research Support Analyst</h2>
UK-London
Job ID 2025-1741
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
<dl>Post End Date 25/01/2026</dl>
<h2>Overview</h2>
RSSB are now recruiting for a Research Support Analyst to join a team of analysts in the Research directorate at RSSB. The Research directorate runs the research programme, generating new knowledge for the industry and supporting the dissemination and implementation of that knowledge. The principal responsibility of the analyst team is to assess ideas for new research projects. The analysts develop the project’s case for research, ensuring that the project will support the strategic needs of the rail industry and will represent good return on the investment. Following completion of projects, the analyst team is responsible for undertaking a review of the project, as well as facilitating the monitoring of industry implementation of the findings.
 
This is a permanent role based at our Offices in Fenchurch Avenue with hybrid working. The close date for this role is 25th January 2026. To apply, please ensure you include details of why you are interested in this role with us and how you meet the person specifications. Interviews will take place W/C 2nd and 9th February 2026.
<h2>Responsibilities</h2>
What you'll do: 
You will stay abreast of new research within the rail industry and beyond, critically assessing information to support the delivery against a broad scope of potential activities, which are expected to include:
<ul>
<li>Developing research: Working with industry stakeholders and supported by RSSB Professional and Technical Leads, you will help scope new research projects to be carried out covering all aspects of the rail sector.</li>
<li>Establishing business cases: You will help investigate and describe the expected impact of new research on GB rail, and assess the value of it.</li>
<li>Providing research delivery support: You will be involved in monitoring and contributing to the delivery of a diverse range of research projects, ranging from engineering to rail operations.</li>
<li>Communicating research findings: You will help prepare impactful communication material and present to industry groups and stakeholders research remits, research findings, expected impacts and benefits from research, and implementation routes to realise these benefits.</li>
<li>Post Project Review (PPR) of project benefits: Working with the Professional Leads, other analysts, and the Director and Deputy Director of Research, you will deliver high quality PPRs ensuring sound logic and benefits analysis is taken and effectively communicated.</li>
<li>Implementation planning: You will support the RSSB Professional and Technical in identifying and realising industry take up of research findings research findings.</li>
<li>Knowledge searches: You will utilise analytical and business writing skills to answer questions from members of the rail industry through desk-based research, where you will need to collate information from public sources and generate insight to answer to pressing questions.</li>
<li>Programme support: Providing support to the organisation, coordination and reporting of the research programme to industry and other key stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
 
<h2>Qualifications</h2>
What we're looking for:
 
Essential:
<ul>
<li>Hold a degree in an engineering discipline, mathematics or economics (or an equivalent qualification or experience).</li>
<li>Effective qualitive and quantitative analytical skills.</li>
<li>Have a proactive and innovative approach to solving problems.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively and share thoughts and ideas through methods appropriate to the audience.</li>
<li>Adapt and respond effectively when embracing new opportunities, change and in navigating uncertainty.</li>
<li>Actively contribute as part of a team and work towards achieving team goals and outcomes.</li>
<li>Take responsibility and demonstrate accountability in completing tasks and achieving objectives, actively seeking to resolve problems and identify opportunities.</li>
<li>Committed to customer service and placing customer satisfaction at the heart of our success to ensure we deliver against our shared goals.</li>
<li>Build effective professional relationships with stakeholders, understanding their unique goals and motivations, gaining credibility and effectively influencing to achieve desired outcomes.</li>
</ul>
Desirable
<ul>
<li>Knowledge, understanding and interest in public transport, and rail in particular.</li>
<li>Knowledge, understanding and interest in the management and delivery of research type activities.</li>
</ul>
 

Why Join RSSB?
We value our people and offer a competitive benefits package to ensure our staff can achieve their best throughout their journey with us. This includes: 
<ul type="disc">
<li>30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li>
<li>Holiday buy and sell scheme</li>
<li>Private medical and dental cover</li>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working options</li>
<li>Season ticket loan and travel subsidy</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Volunteer leave</li>
<li>Performance-related bonus</li>
<li>Excellent pension scheme</li>
<li>Learning and development opportunities </li>
</ul>
We value diversity and equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, to apply for our jobs. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing us. Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB: Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers - VERCIDA
 
If you require any reasonable adjustments with respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us.
 
We understand the importance of work-life balance and we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request.

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About The Role:

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.
We are looking to recruit a Site Engineer on a freelance basis to join our Engineering team based in Calvert. The Site Engineer is responsible on site for other junior engineers and assists in the construction operations.
You will be required to liaise with the Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant and materials to carry out works activities to the required standards, programme and budget. You will be responsible for work with the other team members of the setting-out team and be responsible for the performance and development of the junior engineers and also for identifying and resolving technical problems on site in liaison with the senior team and Sub-Agent. Monitoring and coordinating subcontractors in the performance of their works, ensuring they are completed to the contractual requirements. Ensuring that the team have all current information and resources required to carry out their duties, you will be required to assist with the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans and contribute to financial forecasting.
 






About The Candidate:

Key Skills and Qualifications:<ul>
<li>HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent and working towards institute membership (ICE)</li><li>Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills.</li><li>Experience in utilities, earthworks, heavy structures or drainage is essential for this role</li><li>Must have own transport to be able to attend site(s) in remote areas</li><li>Full driving licence required</li><li>You must hold the following competencies
<ul>
<li>CSCS White, White-Yellow, Red - Experienced, Black - Manager or Gold - Supervisor</li></ul>
</li></ul>

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