Undergraduate Placements – 2027 Register Your Interest
Network Rail’s Year in Industry placements offer students the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience with one of the UK’s largest infrastructure organisations. Supporting millions of passenger and freight journeys every day.
About Network Rail
Network Rail owns, operates and maintains Britain’s railway infrastructure, helping to keep millions of passengers and freight services moving every day. Responsible for managing thousands of miles of track, signalling systems, bridges, tunnels and stations, the organisation plays a vital role in connecting communities, supporting economic growth and enabling sustainable transport across the UK.
With a strong focus on safety, performance and innovation, Network Rail invests in major infrastructure projects and emerging technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of the railway. Working across a wide range of disciplines, from engineering and operations to finance, digital technology and project management, Network Rail offers opportunities to contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on the nation’s transport network.
The Role
Network Rail offers Year in Industry placements across a range of business areas, allowing students to gain practical experience while contributing to projects that support one of the UK’s largest infrastructure organisations.
- Placement opportunities are available in:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Finance
- IT and Business Services
- Mechanical Engineering
- Operations Management
- Project Management
Depending on the area you join, you could be involved in infrastructure improvement projects, supporting sustainable energy initiatives, contributing to financial planning and analysis, helping deliver digital transformation programmes, supporting railway operations, or assisting with the planning and delivery of major projects.
What’s to Gain?
You’ll gain exposure to real business challenges, work alongside experienced professionals, and develop both technical and transferable skills in a collaborative environment. Throughout your placement, you’ll receive support from experienced managers, graduates and colleagues, helping you build your knowledge, confidence and professional network while gaining valuable insight into a career with Network Rail.
Benefits
Benefits available to Year in Industry students include:
- 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Five volunteer days to support charitable causes
- Access to an employee assistance programme
- Up to 75% off leisure travel for students and their families
- A 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets
- A cycle-to-work scheme
- Discounted online shopping
- Access to pension and insurance schemes
- Two weeks’ paid reserve leave for members of the Armed Forces community
If you’re looking to gain practical experience, develop your skills and explore career opportunities within a nationally important organisation, click ‘apply now’ and register your interest in the opportunities you are interested in for 2027.