Railway Civil Engineering -in-Industry Internship

Civil Engineering Year in Industry

Our 2026 Civil Engineering Year in Industry is now closed for applications. You can register your interest for our 2027 programme below.

Salary: £22,932

Start date:

September 2026

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.

Based in one of our major operational centres, you’ll experience our wide-reaching remit and see how we contribute to major engineering projects, undertake structural maintenance, and select sustainable building materials and techniques. Whatever you choose there’ll be plenty of opportunity to flex the theoretical knowledge you’ve gained on your university course.

You’ll need to be in your penultimate year at university, 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.

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.

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 engineer on our railways. Impress us, and we’ll consider you for next year’s graduate scheme.