Summer Placement

Who We Are
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Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. Our purpose is to connect people and goods with where they need to be and our vision is for a simpler, better, greener railway.

Our North West route covers Cheshire to Cumbria, including key cities like Liverpool and Manchester, and destinations such as Blackpool and the Lake District. Major stations include Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria

This busy region sees 1\.3 million daily passengers and moves 700,000 tonnes of freight weekly, with 571 stations making up a quarter of Britain's rail network.

In the North West \& Central Region, we're proud to be building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We know that inclusive teams make better decisions, drive innovation, and help us create a safer, more accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail Equity, diversity and inclusion \- Network Rail.

About the role
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What will you be doing?

Join the North West Route Infrastructure Engineering team this summer for a 10 week placement where you'll make a real impact on how critical rail assets are understood and managed.

This is more than just a placement \- you'll get hands\-on experience working with live engineering data and inspection records, helping to improve the accuracy and visibility of key assets like retaining walls. You will play a key role in connecting vital systems, ensuring the railway's infrastructure is captured, maintained, and managed effectively.

You'll also contribute to an exciting trial project, using imagery and examination data to identify and catalogue rock slope features \- supporting the development of smarter inspection and maintenance strategies.

If you're looking to build practical skills in data analysis, asset management, and infrastructure engineering, while gaining first\-hand insight into keeping the railway safe and reliable, this is the opportunity for you!

How to apply

We are a Disability Confident Leader and want to make the most of the skills and talents disabled people bring to the workplace \- skills and talents we need in our business .

Salary: Band 7, £23,133 pro rata.

Want to find out about what fantastic benefits we offer? Find out here .

Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework , any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre\-employment checks. .

Closing date: 5 th June 2026 . Late applications may not be accepted. Interviews will take place on w/c 8th June in Manchester.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

Your experience and skills
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Who you are matters

You'll need to be in your penultimate year at university, and on track to achieve at least a 2:2 in any degree subject.

We look for inquisitive self\-starters with a strong work ethic and the confidence to challenge how things are done. You should have an eye for detail with the ability to approach problems with a calm approach. Other qualities we're looking for include:

• Strong organisation skills


• Good teamwork


• Interest / studying an Engineering discipline


• Ability to empathise and strong emotional intelligence


• Strong personal resilience

We're passionate about developing the next generation of talent that will come into our industry, and that means we'll ensure you're surrounded by supportive colleagues and receive coaching from senior staff.

We invest in our summer placement students because we believe they hold the potential to become the future of our business. Over the 10\-weeks, you'll get a rounded experience of what it takes to work in Infrastructure Engineering at Network Rail. Impress us, and you could be considered for next year's graduate scheme.

Key Information

Vacancy Details
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Number of Positions:1
Hours:Either
Salary:£23,133 \- £23,133
Location:Manchester
Geographical Area:North West England
Closing Date:05\-JUN\-2026
Job Category:Engineering and Asset Management

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