Gain experience on important projects, learn about what it takes to deliver the operational railway, gain a rounded view of the network, and understand the problems we face. With support from experienced mentors, you can expect to learn a lot, and experience even more.
If developing skills and experiences matters to you.
You matter to us.
What you’ll be doing
It’s not easy getting millions of people to their destinations safely and on time every day, but it is rewarding. Throughout this 12-month placement, you’ll learn exactly what goes into achieving this goal.
On our Operations Management placement you’ll learn all about what it takes to deliver the operational railway we know today, including stations, signalling, control and incident response.
Who you are matters
You’ll need to be in your penultimate year at university, and on track to achieve at least a 2:2 in any degree subject.
We’re looking for organised, engaging individuals that can get the best out of everyone. You should have excellent communication skills, the ability to adapt to new situations and the confidence to work with people of all levels.
What you’ll get out of it
We’re passionate about developing the next generation of talent that will come into our industry, and that means we’ll ensure you’re surrounded by supportive colleagues and receive coaching from senior staff.
We invest in our placement students because we believe they hold the potential to become the future of our business. Over the 12-months, you’ll get a rounded experience of what it takes to work in Operations Management at Network Rail. Impress us, and we’ll consider you for next year’s graduate scheme.
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.
Deadline: Ongoing
Job Type:
Placement (10 Months+)
Job Roles:
Project Management
Business Operations
Logistics and Operations
Locations:
London
Par
Didcot
Appleby-in-Westmorland
Weston-super-Mare
Reading
Peterborough
Bristol
York
Manchester
Birmingham
Milton Keynes
Bedford
Cardiff
Glasgow
About Network Rail
We’re problem solvers and solution finders. We design stations, repair tracks, code software, do finance, and so much more. We also drive career direction for people like you.
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