Mark Bennett
National Driver Training Development Manager at LNER
HND
What does my job involve?
I’m seconded to work with Rail Delivery Group to help deliver the Driver Academy Programme. This involves running projects including how we will recruit & train drivers of the future and Diversity & Inclusion.
What do I like most about my job?
Working on the driver academy programme has given me the opportunity to look at how we bring new and diverse talent into the industry and its really exciting time to be involved in the industry.
Gareth Dennis
Permanent Way Engineer at Arcadis
MEng Civil Engineering with Construction Management
What does my job involve?
We are at the interface of civil and mechanical engineering; our designs enable faster, bigger trains to run on existing tracks or, failing that, we design new railway lines for higher speeds and capacity.
What do I like most about my job?
Getting to see the difference my projects have made to society at large… Whether it is taking more freight off the road or connecting communities long forgotten, the railway enables that opportunity.
Marta Hidalgo
Stations Design at Arup
MSc Civil Engineering
What does my job involve?
Coordinating the engineering and stakeholders’ views within one station design. Unfortunately, we can’t always satisfy everyone’s requirements but we work to incorporate these in the best possible way. This is when creativity comes into play!
What do I like most about my job?
Being able to design interventions and improvements at stations – the link between the rail infrastructure and cities! – which will have a positive wider impact on the local community and how they travel.
Jemma
Senior Engineer/ Temporary Works Co-ordinator on EGIP project
Degree in Civil Engineering/ Incorporated Engineer
What does my job involve?
I ensure all the temporary works across the route is planned, designed, installed, checked and dismantled safely. I bridge the gap between the designers and constructions teams.
What do I like most about my job?
I get to solve complex engineering and logistical problems. I am helping to make the Railways more efficient and sustainable. I get to see the direct impact my job has on the Scottish Landscape.
Usman Ahmed
Graduate Engineer at Network Rail
BEng Civil Engineering
What does my job involve?
Looking at thousands of railway assets (bridges, tunnels, walls) and making sure they last as long as possible through maintenance & repairs.
What do I like most about my job?
The fact that on Monday I could be checking an examination report, and on Wednesday I could be travelling to site checking the physical asset!
Tracey Barber
HR Manager – Swietelsky/SB Rail
Advanced Diploma HR
What does my job involve?
I work with the Company on a wide range of HR projects including recruitment and succession, staff retention, employee engagement and policy legislation.
What do I like most about my job?
I am always learning more in the Rail industry and no 2 days are ever the same. The camaraderie with the SB Rail Team ensures everyone feels welcome and part of the team.
Aaron Sawyer
Graduate Engineer at SNC-Lavalin
Master Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
What does my job involve?
My primary objective at work is to learn, whilst providing a variety of consulting services to our clients. One year in, placements have included: technical investigation, market research and building an operational concept model.
What do I like most about my job?
Problems: they are great, and even better when at first seem daunting! Solving them with technical experience and hard work whilst balancing: a timely delivery, budget, and client satisfaction add to the thrill and enjoyment.
Emilie Brignall
Scheme Project Manager at Network Rail
Degree in Biological Sciences
What does my job involve?
I’m part of the London to Corby Electrification project, managing the construction of Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) along approximately 30 miles of track.
What do I like most about my job?
I love dealing with people, and that’s what my job is all about; coordinating the efforts of my team to ensure the OLE is delivered safely, and to time/cost/quality.
Chris Jones
Graduate Railway Electrical Engineer
MEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
What does my job involve?
Placements on a rotational basis, including core placements: Signalling, Rolling Stock, Stations and Power. Tailoring my future placements towards signalling and point system design.
What do I like most about my job?
The chance to get involved with everything from daily operations of the railway (Fleet Engineering for the Metropolitan Line), to design for major projects like: Northern Line Extension, 4LM Signalling and Victoria Station Upgrade.