Rail and rail systems principal engineer (integrated degree)

Level

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.

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

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.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.