Engineering Graduate Review
at Network Rail
Graduate Job
Engineering
London
Review Submitted: August 2026
Overall Rating
4.2 /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 the Role
4.4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Network Rail?
Excellent thanks to the variety of projects I’ve got involved in during my placements.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Completing time-sensitive tasks carefully and reliably (enjoyed).
Carry out checks, identify hazards and report issues promptly through correct channels (enjoyed).
Communicate openly across teams and adapt positively to changing priorities during early starts, late finishes and night work (enjoyed).
Carry out checks, identify hazards and report issues promptly through correct channels (enjoyed).
Communicate openly across teams and adapt positively to changing priorities during early starts, late finishes and night work (enjoyed).
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I contributed a lot of the projects I worked on.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
75% RST leisure travel is great.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
3/5
Some of the roles require extensive experience which makes the career progression slow.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
I got involved using a lot of software and develop new skills while working on the projects.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
I have supporting managers and mentors help me develop professionally.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Work-life balance is excellent because the work I do requires time and have some flexibilities around deadlines.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Positive and welcoming to all different backgrounds, cultures and religions.
How would you rate Network Rail initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
Great place for EDI&A as there are lots of support in that regards.
How would you rate Network Rail CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Volunteering jobs are paid out for 5 days per year.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work with great people.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
Well because it was what I was expecting in terms of the placements I worked in (maintenance, asset management and project engineering).
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Network Rail?
Be yourself and have a list of scenarios based answers.
