Civil Engineering Year In Industry

Gain hands-on engineering experience helping to deliver major infrastructure projects across Britain's railway.

Our 11-month Civil Engineering Year In Industry Placement gives you the opportunity to develop practical experience while building on the knowledge you've gained through your studies. You'll gain insight into the role civil engineering plays across the railway and see how the work we do contributes to projects that matter to millions of passengers and freight users.

If making an impact on something bigger matters to you. You matter to us.

What you’ll be doing

Take the opportunity to gain experience across a range of civil engineering activities while developing your technical knowledge and professional skills.

You'll contribute to meaningful projects while building the knowledge and experience needed for a successful career in civil engineering. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Support major engineering and infrastructure projects across the railway
• Contribute to structural maintenance activities across a range of railway assets
• Learn about sustainable building materials, techniques and engineering solutions

You'll gain practical experience across a variety of engineering projects and environments while applying the knowledge and skills you've developed through your studies.

Who you are matters

You'll need to be in your penultimate year at university, be on track to achieve a minimum of a 2:2 in an Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) accredited degree, and have the flexibility to occasionally travel to attend training opportunities at various locations.

We're looking for curious people who enjoy solving problems and want to understand how major infrastructure is designed, maintained and improved. You should be motivated to learn, comfortable taking ownership of your work and keen to develop new skills and experiences. Other qualities we're looking for include:

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• A creative approach to tackling challenges
• Good time management and organisation skills
• A proactive approach to learning and development

What you’ll get out of it

Over 11 months, you'll gain a rounded experience of what it takes to be a Civil Engineer at Network Rail. You'll be surrounded by supportive colleagues and receive coaching from experienced professionals as you develop your skills, confidence and industry knowledge.

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: Leeds, Doncaster, Manchester, York, Glasgow, Bristol, London, Milton Keynes
  
• Start date: September 2027
• Programme duration: 11 months
• Minimum degree requirements: On track to achieve a 2:2 in an ICE-accredited degree

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