Project Manager (Timetable Development) Review
at Network Rail
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Transport Planning
York
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Manage the Risk Assessment of Timetable Changes and the assurance processes with our external stakeholders. Additionally, I liaise with internal stakeholders such as Sponsors who are delivering infrastructure interventions as part of the timetable development process.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoyed the programme overall however, it wasn't easy as the Coaches and Tutors changed several times throughout the duration of the course which resulted in a lack of a consistent approach.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my time managements skills and learnt new strategic approaches to management of tasks.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I was structed OK.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Support was always available if I needed it. My Line Manager trusted my judgement and we had open dialog and a mature approach to tackling the tasks.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Support was always available when required.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I have been able to adapt new learning to my daily role and the programme has enhanced some existing skills sets.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes however, I don't usually like to attend these.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Network Rail is very focussed on developing people and helping achieve their aspirations. It's also a very rewarding career. I have had 34+ very happy years.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
Go for it. You wont regret it!
