Level 6 Rail & Rail Systems Engineering Apprenticeship

Engineering shapes the world we move through every day.

Our Level 6 Rail & Rail Systems Engineering Apprenticeship combines structured learning with real-world experience, giving you the opportunity to earn while you learn and build valuable engineering skills from day one. Through a combination of university study, workplace experience and industry-led training, you'll develop the knowledge and confidence needed to help design, build and improve the railway.

If your future matters to you. You matter to us.

What you’ll be doing

Take the opportunity to develop your engineering knowledge while gaining experience across a range of rail infrastructure projects.

You'll contribute to meaningful work while building the skills, knowledge and experience needed for a successful career in engineering. This could include:

• Supporting design and project engineering teams to renew and enhance rail infrastructure
• Gaining experience across different stages of engineering projects from design and planning through to delivery 
• Developing an understanding of the railway as a complex system through industry-led training and practical experience

You’ll develop your technical knowledge and practical experience within one of our engineering pathways: Track, Signalling or Civil. This will become your area of specialism as you progress through the apprenticeship. Not all pathways are available at all locations. 

Alongside your university studies, you may have the opportunity to complete planned rotations across different teams and functions, helping you broaden your engineering knowledge and build a well-rounded skillset.

Who you are matters

We’re looking for enthusiastic people who are curious about how things work, enjoy solving problems and are keen to develop their technical knowledge. You should enjoy collaborating with others and be confident communicating with people at all levels. To apply, you’ll need:

• Five GCSEs at a minimum of grade 4, including Maths and English
• Three A Levels at a minimum of grades BBB, including Maths and a Physical Science or relevant equivalent qualifications

Other qualities we're looking for include:

• A self-motivated approach and strong work ethic
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach to teamwork
• A willingness to learn, share ideas and challenge yourself
• An interest in engineering and technology

What you’ll get out of it

You'll complete the Level 6 Rail & Rail Systems Engineering Apprenticeship and gain a BEng (Hons) degree. Throughout the programme, you'll develop the core knowledge, skills and behaviours that can contribute towards future professional registration, including Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

We'll support you every step of the way through training, development opportunities and practical experience, helping you build the knowledge, confidence and skills needed for a successful engineering career. Over the 54- month programme, you’ll develop specialist knowledge and experience within your engineering pathway, while building a broader understanding of engineering across the railway. Following completion of the apprenticeship, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for engineering roles within Network Rail and continue your professional development journey.

• Salary: £24,500
• Locations: York, London, Manchester, Crewe, Birmingham, Glasgow, Swindon, Leeds
• Start date: September 2027
• Programme duration: 4.5-years (54-months)
• Minimum degree requirements: 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including Maths and English, and 3 A Levels at a minimum of BBB including Maths and a Physical Science

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