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Level 6 Rail and Rail Systems Engineering Apprenticeship
About Network Rail
Role: Level 6 Rail and Rail Systems Engineering Apprenticeship.
Locations: Manchester and Crewe
We have 3 opportunities available across Civil and Track engineering.
University award: BEng (Honours) Railway Engineering
Salary: 24,500 per annum. Course fees funded by Network Rail
Contract Type: Permanent opportunity for new entrants to Network Rail only.
Start date: September 2025
Office Requirement: Hybrid with an expectation of a minimum of 3 days per week working from a Network Rail office.
Entry Requirements: 112 UCAS points (including a Mathematics-based subject) plus GCSE (or equivalent) with Mathematics and English at grade C or grade 4, or above.
Selection Process: If selected, the next stage of the process will be a request for you to submit a video response to several questions (motivational and role specific). You will be contacted after the closing date if you are required to complete this stage. The final stage of the recruitment process will be an in-person Assessment Centre.
Assessment Centre: Monday 28 April 2025 in Manchester.
28 days annual leave + bank holidays
Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel this includes off peak and super off-peak tickets. Employees will also be entitled to 75% discount on season tickets.
Network Rail Benefits: To find out about what benefits we offer, click here.
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Brief Description
Understanding Engineering Matters
Our Engineering Apprenticeship is created to enhance learning and growth through a combination of study and on-the-job learning. At no additional cost, you will complete a BEng Hons degree in Railway Engineering along with the opportunity to apply your learning in the real world and become a fully qualified Project Engineer.
Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll be guided by Senior Engineering leaders who will help you to grow and develop. You'll also get the opportunity to work independently as well as within a team while learning how to thrive in high pressured environments.
What you'll be doing
This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to work with Engineers from across multiple disciplines such as: Signalling, Telecoms, Civils, E&P (Electrification & Plant) and Buildings. You will be taught the core knowledge, skills and behaviour needed to get you on the path to achieving your Incorporated Engineer (IEng) qualification.
To widen your skillset, you'll participate in rotations across several different functions. There are academic courses along with internal training throughout so you'll gain the appropriate skills for a career with Network Rail.
What you'll get out of it
You’ll complete the Level 6 Rail and Rail Systems Engineering Apprenticeship (Integrated Degree). The apprenticeship standard aligns with the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC) at Incorporated Engineering (IEng) level. It is recognised as a bachelor's degree level.
The opportunities it leads to
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, typically you may apply for the below positions within Network Rail:
* Assistant Design Engineer: Produce designs and specifications supporting the engineering development of allocated proposals.
* Assistant Project Engineer: Supporting Project Engineers in the discharge of their responsibilities.
* Assistant Construction Manager: Monitor contractors on-site activities as Network Rail's representative ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Study support: Receive generous support for your studies while undertaking a minimum of 20% of your working time at university. Network Rail cover all costs associated with travel and accommodation during study blocks.
The ideal candidate:
As a Rail Engineering apprentice, you are offered the chance to gain a wide range of experiences across all aspects of engineering. We are looking for individuals with a passion for Buildings & Civils engineering or track engineering.
The ideal candidate is a proactive learner, always eager to seek new opportunities and expand their skill set. They demonstrate a strong initiative to stay updated with industry trends and continuously pursue personal and professional growth.
With strong interpersonal skills, they excel in building and maintaining positive relationships, collaborating effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. Their ability to communicate clearly and work cohesively within teams will be key to their success in the role.
Additionally, the candidate should have the ability to quickly absorb and apply new information. They can easily understand new concepts and apply them effectively to real-world scenarios.
Above all, the ideal candidate is passionate about engineering and innovation.
If you do not hold a valid Right to Work in the UK, we will not be able to sponsor this role.
Company
Every day, 4.8 million people use our network. Keeping Britain moving and building a better railway for the future is full of challenges – but also tremendous opportunities.
Your health, wellbeing and benefits
We believe that safety and performance go hand in hand and this doesn’t just mean safety on the railway! We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees.
We have a range of benefits including:
* 28 days annual leave entitlement.
* My benefits – Our discounted online shopping site.
* A range of discounted offers including childcare vouchers, Healthcare offers.
* Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets.
* A range of pension schemes.
* 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community.
What Diversity and Inclusion means to us
‘Diversity’ means recognising differences between people while valuing the contribution they make. ‘Inclusion’ means creating safe and welcoming workplaces with fair cultures that encourages innovative and fresh ways of thinking.
Disability Confident Leader
Network Rail is an accredited Disability Confident Leader. This means, where a disabled applicant meets the essential criteria for any of our vacancies, they will receive an interview.
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