Level 6 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship
Network Rail
York (YO1 6JT)
Closes on Friday 10 April 2026
Posted on 19 February 2026
Contents
Summary
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.
- Wage
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£24,500 a year
- Training course
- Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Shifts, may work evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 15 September 2026
- Duration
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5 years
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
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.
Where you'll work
George Stephenson House
Toft Green
York
YO1 6JT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Training course
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems
- Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems
- Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems
- Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts
- Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems
- Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used
- Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation
- Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation
- Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks
- Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work
- Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans
- Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes
- Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales
- Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions
- Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
- Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems
- Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems
- Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems
- Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts
- Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems
- Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used
- Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation
- Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation
- Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks
- Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work
- Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans
- Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes
- Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales
- Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions
- Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
A Level in:
- Mathematics (grade BBC)
- Science (Chemistry or Physics) (grade BBC)
T Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Physical fitness
About this employer
An apprenticeship with us will set you up for a career full of possibilities. With schemes in areas across our business, we’ve got something for everyone.
You’ll earn a competitive salary, study towards qualifications and play your part in delivery projects across the UK. Our Apprentices receive all the structure, support and experiences needed to grow and develop.
https://www.earlycareers.networkrail.co.uk/programme/apprenticeships/ (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, which will take up to 5 years, you can apply for Project Engineer positions within Network Rail.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016872.
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Closes on Friday 10 April 2026
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