Rail

Introducing the sector and some of the Gradcracker employers operating in it.
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Network Rail
Rail
Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway, transporting people and goods and supporting the economy.
  • We own, operate and develop the railway infrastructure in England, Scotland and Wales. That’s 20,000 miles of track; 30,000 bridges, tunnels and viaducts; and thousands of signals, level crossings and stations.
  • Maintaining and operating our rail network 24/7, and providing a safe, efficient and reliable service, is an important part of what we do. We’re also planning ahead and doing everything we can to improve journeys for the future.
  • We’re one of Britain’s biggest employers with more than 40,000 people across Britain.

Join us on an exciting journey

If a career full of opportunity and possibilities matters to you, you matter to us.

Whether you’re pursuing a career in Engineering, Business, IT, Finance, Operations or anything in between, we’ve got a variety of programmes designed to help you hone your specialism and achieve your ambitions.

We offer world-class training, recognised qualifications, expert guidance and the chance to play a vital role in delivering billions of pounds’ worth of projects designed to improve the journeys of families, friends, colleagues and businesses.

From our commitments to your development to our range of benefits to our approach to diversity and inclusion, there are many reasons to join our team. We’ll be proactive in empowering you with the knowledge you need to progress, we’ll encourage your ambitions, and we’ll ensure you have the skills to develop your career and meet the exciting challenges that lie ahead.

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Colas Rail
Rail – Infrastructure
Colas Rail delivers expert design, engineering, project management, construction and maintenance services across the rail industry.
  • One of Europe’s leading suppliers of railway infrastructure services, we are award-winning specialists having constructed     all forms of railways across the world and the UK.
  • In the UK, we work on some of the continent’s most high-profile projects, including the delivery of major enhancement and maintenance frameworks for Network Rail.
  • We are also currently delivering major schemes overseas in North Africa, Asia and North America. 
  • Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail.

Your journey to success

At Colas Rail UK, we have made safety, quality and sustainability our legacy. Across every part of the railway life cycle, every day, we use our shared values, culture of care, and daring mindset to impact rail infrastructure forever.

You’ll be joining a collaborative team at the forefront of its industry. But, more than that, it’s your opportunity to do work that leaves a mark – and help create the future of mobility.

We have three main graduate schemes: our Future Leaders programme, a 2 year fast  track to management; our Commercial Graduate Programme, to develop you towards becoming a Chartered Quantity Surveyor; and our Engineering Graduate Programme, creating opportunities to becoming a Chartered Engineer.

From day one, you’ll be empowered and encouraged. You’ll be at home in a team where everyone’s equal and approachable. And you’ll be in control of your own career and growth with training and professional development.

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