Graduate Project Manager Review
at Network Rail
Graduate Scheme
Project Management
Manchester
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of the Role
5/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Network Rail?
Amazing, built tremendous confidence and learnt so much.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Project Management - lead and control the progress of projects. Meet with stakeholders and clients to ensure the success of schemes.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Handed lots of responsibility and authority over the projects and work streams.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Great starting bonus and benefits with the job.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Able to walk into a Scheme Project Manager role at the end of the scheme.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Great training opportunities and benefits from the scheme.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Lots of support from many diverse roles from buddies to senior team.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Fatigue management is at the heart of the company and lots of opportunities to flex around personal commitments.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
A one team organisational and driven culture.
How would you rate Network Rail initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Lots of diverse opportunities and teams to get involved and learn about how to make an impact.
How would you rate Network Rail CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Lots of initiatives to get involved with and volunteer leave is amazing.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work and develop.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
Came from a graduate scheme that lad every thing out well.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Network Rail?
It is a lengthy process and can require multiple steps however make sure you be the best you can be.
