Gain hands-on experience at the heart of railway operations.
Our 11-month Railway Operations Management Year in Industry Placement will give you the tools and experience to kickstart your career at Network Rail. Through operational placements, projects and development opportunities, you'll gain a rounded view of the railway network and develop an understanding of the challenges involved in delivering a safe, reliable and high-performing railway for passengers and freight customers.
If developing skills and experience matters to you. You matter to us.
What you’ll be doing
Take the opportunity to gain experience across a range of operational environments while developing your understanding of how the railway works.
You'll contribute to operational activities while building the skills, knowledge and experience needed for a successful career in railway operations. You'll have the opportunity to:
· Gain experience across stations, signalling, control and incident response
· Learn how different parts of the railway work together to deliver a safe and reliable service
· Support operational projects and activities across the railway network
Throughout your placement, you'll develop a deeper understanding of what it takes to deliver the operational railway and gain insight into the challenges and opportunities faced across the industry.
Who you are matters
You'll need to be in your penultimate year at university and be on track to achieve a minimum of a 2:2 degree in any subject.
We're looking for organised, engaging individuals who 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 at all levels. Other qualities we're looking for include:
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Good organisation and time management skills
· Confidence working with people at all levels
· Ability to adapt to new situations and challenges
· A collaborative approach to working with others
What you’ll get out of it
Over 11 months, you'll gain a rounded experience of what it takes to work in Railway Operations Management at Network Rail. You'll be surrounded by supportive colleagues and receive coaching from experienced professionals as you develop your knowledge, skills and confidence.
We invest in our placement students because we believe they have the potential to become the future of our business. If you impress us during your placement, you'll be considered for future opportunities, including the following year's Graduate Scheme.
Salary: £25,409 pro rata
Locations: York, London, Manchester, Ashford, Basingstoke, Didcot, Milton Keynes
Start date: September 2027
Programme duration: 11 months
Minimum degree requirements: On track to achieve a 2:2 degree in any subject