Project Management Degree Apprentice Review
at Network Rail
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Stratford, London, UK
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
My role involves helping out Lead Portfolio Managers in my team with their various projects. This involves earthworks, structures, buildings etc. I carry out a large variety of project management activities and also go out on sites.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my programme as it is highly rewarding and always gives me new challenges to keep me motivated and working hard.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed many new skills at both Network Rail and York St John University. This involves skills across both project management and more general skills required for university and office work.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is well structured for the most part. I enjoyed the mixture of office and online work and also enjoy the variety of delivery methods used by York St John University.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I recieved an exceptional amount of support from Network Rail and am comfortable that I know who I need to reach out to with any concerns if I have any.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I recieved an exceptional amount of support from York St John University and am comfortable that I know who I need to reach out to with any concerns if I have any.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I found the skills and knowledge obtained from my Project Management BSc at York St John University very beneficial to my day to day Project Management role at Network Rail as I frequently use them to help me complete relevant activities at work.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in social activities at Network Rail and I actively try to involve myself in as many as I can/have the time for.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is highly enjoyable and rewarding to work for Network Rail.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
Enjoy the process and just give your absolute best for every stage. Don't overcomplicate the process, just be yourself and show yourself in the best possible light to the Network Rail assessors.
