Our Degree Apprenticeship Programmes

At Colas Rail, we take great pride in our long-standing Apprenticeship Programmes, which - alongside our other Early Careers Programmes - play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of leaders and innovators in the rail industry.

Our Degree Apprenticeship Programmes offer a unique opportunity to gain a degree-level qualification, while building hands-on experience working on meaningful, real-world projects.

As a degree apprentice, you’ll benefit from structured development, dedicated mentorship, and the chance to grow both professionally and personally. We’re committed to helping you build a career that makes a lasting and positive impact - on our industry, in our communities and on the environment that we all share.

Each programme combines full-time employment with part-time university study, allowing you to develop technical expertise and essential workplace skills.

We currently offer the following pathways:

  • Commercial – Chartered Surveyor Level 6
  • Management – Chartered Manager Level 6
  • Project Management – Project Manager Level 6
  • Engineering – Rail and Rail Systems Senior Engineer Level 6

Application Criteria:

The programme durations and academic requirements will vary depending on the chosen pathway and the academic provider. Each job vacancy will specify these details. Experience in the rail industry is not required, what we are looking for is people who show a real passion for a career in rail, and who share and demonstrate our values.

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