Year in Industry Student – Geotechnical and Drainage
Location
Bristol, GB
Department Name
EP Engineering Design - E&P Distribution (662020) G2
About Network Rail
Every project we're involved in matters to millions. You'll experience a wide-reaching remit and understand how we contribute to major engineering projects whilst developing a skill set that will complement the knowledge you've gained from your studies.
Whether you're playing a part in delivering improvements to existing infrastructure, or rejuvenating and servicing our current infrastructure, this placement offers plenty of scope to apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges.
You'll work with the team that plays a leading role in driving innovation in the Railway Industry, working with cutting‑edge technology and widening your knowledge of where technology goes next.
You'll also play a role in improving our safety standards, reducing journey times, and coming up with innovative solutions to the most important issues of our time.
This placement will offer plenty of scope to apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges. You'll also be supported at every step by colleagues, mentors, and fellow students.
If making an impact on something bigger and gaining real-world experience matters to you.
You matter to us.
Location: Bristol Temple Point
Salary: £22,932
Fixed Contract Dates: September 2026 – August 2027
What you'll be doing
From delivering management solutions for some of the thousands of complex urban structures we own and operate, to establishing maintenance requirements for the banks and cuttings that run through every type of terrain in this country. Every project we're involved with matters to millions.
When you join the Geotechnical & Drainage team, you'll gain hands‑on experience in a variety of key activities, from conducting Desk Studies and overseeing ground investigations to interpreting results and assisting in the assessment and design of earthworks and geotechnical structures across Network Rail.
There will be opportunities to contribute to projects evaluating how climate change may affect our assets and to help devise long‑term strategies for enhancing resilience within the rail network. In addition, you may support our drainage specialists with tasks such as drainage surveys, catchment and flood risk assessments, as well as providing design solutions and recommendations. The team is also involved in assessing / managing shallow mining risks and carrying out scour assessments and modelling across the network.
This role offers an excellent introduction to the management of Geotechnical & Drainage infrastructure at Network Rail. Based in one of our major design offices, you'll experience our wide-reaching remit and see how we contribute to major engineering projects. There'll be plenty of opportunity to flex the theoretical knowledge you've already gained on your university course.
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 an Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) accredited degree, and have the flexibility to occasionally travel to attend training opportunities at various locations in the UK.
We actively encourage and support team members in working towards professional accreditation with institutions like ICE and Geolsoc.
We're looking for logical thinkers with a creative approach to solving complex problems.
You should be resourceful, hardworking and comfortable managing your own time.
We would also like to see great communication skills.
What You'll Get Out Of It
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 placement students because we believe they hold the potential to become the future of our business. Over the 12‑months, you'll get a rounded experience of what it takes to be a civil / electrical / digital engineer on our railways. Impress us, and we'll consider you for next year's graduate scheme.
We matter to millions. You could too.
Closing date
23rd April. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.
Next Steps
Assessments will be held in early‑mid June, depending on business requirements.
Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail
Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision.
All offers of employment are conditional
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