Level 6 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship

If you’re curious about how things work and excited by the challenge of building, maintaining, and improving the railway, we want to hear from you.

Our Engineering Apprenticeship combines structured learning with real, hands-on experience, giving you the knowledge and confidence to earn while you learn and build real-world experience from day one.

• As part of the scheme, you will be balancing part-time university study with practical experience, allowing you to learn the fundamentals of the railway while supporting project engineering teams to renew and enhance rail infrastructure for the benefit of passengers. You will also complete industry led training to develop an understanding of the railway as a complex system, including design and construction work.
• To widen your skillset in as many areas as possible, you’re likely to take part in planned rotations across several different functions (where opportunities allow) while ongoing part-time and internal training to help you develop the skills needed for a career with Network Rail.
• You’ll gain experience across a variety of rail projects, working in design, asset management and project delivery teams. Working within Eastern Region this could include stations, bridges, earthworks and a range of railway infrastructure including Overhead Line foundations and supports for signalling infrastructure and power suppliers.
• You’ll find yourself working a variety of shift patterns, travelling to various sites, and working across a mix of weather conditions whilst always having the health and safety of your colleagues at the forefront of your mind.