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About Network Rail

We are Network Rail. We matter to millions. We design stations, we repair tracks, we code software, we do finance, we do much more than you think.

As one of our graduates you’ll enjoy immense variety and gain unrivalled experience across a range of roles, projects, and types of work. You’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in all aspects of our industry and either find out where your interests and talents lie or further develop your career in an area you’re already passionate about.

The scale and scope of our organisation and the opportunities we offer is huge. But despite our size, you’ll find we work as a close, supportive team. And as one of many graduates on our scheme, you’ll not only be able to define your own career direction, you’ll also be able to share your growing experience and knowledge with our wider network of graduates - potentially building friendships and professional relationships that will last a lifetime.

We view our graduates as our future. So, whether you’re interested in a career in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Business, you’ll find that everyone, at every level is happy to offer you their time, support, and advice. Because we want you to succeed. That’s also why we offer amazing access to training, development, and further qualifications. All you have to do is ask us. And if we can help you to advance your knowledge and your career, we will.

Choose a graduate career with us and you’re choosing a career with real meaning. You’ll be part of a large and growing UK organisation that genuinely cares about its people and the world around us. We’re driven by service, not profit. And we want to create a safe and sustainable future for everyone. We matter to millions.

Join us and you could too.


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Overall Rating

4/5

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4.9/5

"My role as an Electrical and Electronic engineer at Network Rail included various responsibilities ranging from leading major projects loads of opportunities to go out on site and leading multiple STEM events A typical day would consist of weekly meetin" Read full review

4.6/5

"I worked within the operations risk team assisting with day to day tasks that involved a mix of data collection and presenting the relevant data in a clear and concise way" Read full review

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Opportunities offered:

  • Internship (1 Month+)
  • Placement (10 Months+)

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Case Studies

Callum Akhtar

GBS Business Technology

Placement (10 Months+)

Every day is different, there are always new exciting challenges we face and being a part of the biggest investment in Britain's railway since the Victorian era, there are even better times ahead.

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Amelia Fallows

GBS Industrial Placement

Placement (10 Months+)

I would recommend Network Rail to any undergraduate/graduate looking for a Placement or Graduate Scheme. Not only does the organisation open doors to so many opportunities and give you the chance to experience multiple functions and roles

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Bronwyn Burgoyne

Finance Summer Placement

Internship (1 Month+)

The work was incredibly stimulating; it was a challenge but helped me put my skills into practice and develop them in a practical way

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Charlie Duncum

Business Technology Placement

Placement (10 Months+)

There was a great dynamic and my assignment manager really pushed me to achieve things I hadn’t expected to achieve whilst on placement.

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Josh Barber

Business & Project Management Placement

Placement (10 Months+)

The best thing about working for Network Rail is how much fun I have had with the team I’ve worked in and with the other placement students

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Tajamul Daroge

Civil Engineering Placement

Placement (10 Months+)

The engineering experience I have gained will continue to guide me to become a knowledgeable and valued engineer in the future.

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Aasiyah Sidat

Security Analyst

Placement (10 Months+)

I love the fact that I am working in a role I can see myself doing in the future. In my role I also have the flexibility to shadow and learn about other parts of the business and how they work.

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