Undergraduate Schemes

If gaining valuable industry experience matters to you.

You matter to us.

Whether you’re looking to spend a year with us or just a summer, we’ll give you the chance to experience our culture, discover what a career with us is like and gain exposure to projects and possibilities.

Develop your personal experience. Enhance your skillset. Build a strong network. Voice your opinions. Show us what you’re made of. Our Undergraduate schemes will offer support from experienced managers, past Graduates and other professionals to ensure you receive the guidance and support needed during your time with.

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To match yourself to one of our programmes

Your benefits matter

  • 28 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • 5 volunteer days to contribute to your favourite causes
  • Access to our employee assistance programme
  • Up to 75% off leisure travel for you and your family (Year in Industry only)
  • 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets (Year in Industry only)
  • Cycle to work scheme (Year in Industry only)
  • Discounted online shopping
  • Access to a range of pension and insurance schemes (Year in Industry only)
  • Two weeks paid reserve leave for members of our Armed Forces community

Summer Placements

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering Summer Placement

Based at one of our major hubs, you’ll see what goes into keeping our railways...

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Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Summer Placement

Gain practical experience whilst being supports by former graduates to understand how we keep our...

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Finance

Finance Summer Placement

Gain a unique insight into our finance function, contributing to exciting projects from day one....

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Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Summer Placement

Experience engineering, play a part in some of our most ambitious projects and gain experience...

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Network Strategy

Network Strategy, Planning & Analysis Summer Placement

Dive into diverse challenges faced by our business and help us overcome these, progress, develop...

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Project Management

Project Management Summer Placement

Our 10-week Project Management Summer Placement gives you the opportunity to work on meaningful projects...

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Year in Industry Placements

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering Year in Industry

Every project we’re involved in matters to millions. You’ll experience a wide-reaching remit and understand...

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Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Year in Industry

Sustainability matters. We’re always striving to find smarter, more renewable energy technologies. Work alongside the...

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Finance

Finance Year In Industry

Working alongside some of the most respected finance professionals in the industry, you’ll gain valuable...

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IT & Business Services

IT and Business Services Year in Industry

Shape the future of Network Rail and get involved in our digital transformation, gaining practical...

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Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Year in Industry

Help us in delivering ambitious improvements to our tracks and rejuvenating our current infrastructure. You’ll...

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Network Strategy

Networking Strategy, Planning & Analysis Year in Industry

Gain experience on important projects, learn about what it takes to deliver the operational railway,...

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Operations Management

Operations Management Year in Industry

Gain experience on important projects, learn about what it takes to deliver the operational railway,...

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Project Management

Project Management Year In Industry

See what big changes are around the corner and play a part in delivering one...

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