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Apprenticeship

Rail and rail systems principal engineer (integrated degree)

Level
7
Master's level
Length
4 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Helping maintain railway tracks and equipment.

What you'd do

Lead the technical direction of major rail engineering projects
Integrate engineering outputs across multiple specialist disciplines
Develop and review engineering standards and assurance documentation
Present technical cases to senior clients, regulators, and government
Mentor and develop engineers across the project team
Identify and manage technical risks throughout the project lifecycle

What you'd learn

Systems engineering and integration across complex rail programmes
Advanced technical leadership across track, signalling, and rolling stock
Safety case development and approval in a regulated environment
Programme management, commercial awareness, and governance
Stakeholder engagement with Network Rail, ORR, and train operators
Innovation and whole-life cost optimisation in rail asset management
Ready to look for a place?
See live Rail and rail systems principal engineer (integrated degree) apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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