Weather Resilience & Climate Change Adaption Specialist

Overview

Lead climate risk assessments and adaptation planning for Scotland's Railway.

Key Responsibilities

• risk assessment
• data integration
• policy development
• toolkits
• reporting
• plan implementation

Tasks

-Develop, deliver and maintain climate risk assessments to support resilience planning and project design and expand the scope of our climate risk assessment activities beyond physical assessments of infrastructure. -Assess useability of, integrate and maintain access to, climate hazard and exposure datasets (e.g., UK Climate Projections, SEPA flood risk data) ensuring data integrity and robustness of the evidence base. -Support delivery of the Adaptation Pathways Programme, and the development of a longer-term climate adaptation and resilience for Scotland's railway. -Provide expert input to business cases for adaptation and resilience projects, supporting development of cost-benefit analysis that include not only economic considerations but social and environmental considerations. -Development of policy relating to climate change adaptation -Author internal technical guidance, develop processes and toolkits and deliver training that helps to embed climate adaptation and resilience considerations across our organisation -Lead on assurance and reporting activities, including reviews, KPI analysis, and compliance checks of the Climate Ready Plan for Scotland's Railway -Support the management and implementation of our Climate Ready Plan for Scotland's Railway (2024 to 2029)

Requirements

• relevant degree
• iema membership
• data analysis
• stakeholder engagement
• policy knowledge
• climate research

What You Bring

-Application of environmental and social factors within supply chain management and procurement processes -Relevant environment or engineering degree -Detailed knowledge of international research into the impacts of climate change -Ability to interpret data to produce management information and recommendations relating to climate change adaptation. -Working knowledge of research into the implications of climate change for the transport sector. -Relevant successful experience of engaging stakeholders -Ability to identify metrics and collect data to monitor performance relating to climate change adaptation. -Membership of a relevant professional institution e.g. IEMA -Ability to influence and engage with decision makers at all levels of seniority. -Detailed knowledge of UK and EU climate change adaptation policy

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About Network Rail

-Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system. -Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets. -Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership. -Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects. -Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts. -Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK. -Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions. -Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers. -Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK. -Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-competency based interview.

Security Clearance

-pre-employment checks required.