Chris StanleyRoute Asset Data & Analysis Manager at Network Rail
A Level
What does my job involve?
Leading a team to improve data about our track side assets and turn it into intelligence to aid decision making. Treating data as an asset.
What do I like most about my job?
This is a newly created role within Network Rail allowing me to shape the direction the Route take. Every day there is a new challenge and something new to learn.
EmilieProject Management Graduate at Network Rail
BA Biological Sciences
What does my job involve?
Managing several schemes of bridge and tunnel repair works throughout the East Midlands, ensuring that the projects are safely delivered to time, cost and quality requirements.
What do I like most about my job?
The graduate scheme offers great flexibility; as well as my day job I’m encouraged to complete shadowing and training placements to broaden my knowledge of the rail industry.
JemmaSenior 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.
Tawsif AhmedOperations Assistant at London Underground
Degree in Economics
What does my job involve?
Working on the Frontlines as part of the operations team that manage, operate and ensure station side ops are carried out effectively e.g. Safety critical activities, customer service, platform duties & back office work.
What do I like most about my job?
Knowing that I am doing my part to ensure London is moving. The work force in general is great too, getting to know so many different people and learning something new every day.
Mark BennettNational 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.
Neil SmithPlant Manager South – SB Rail
HNC
What does my job involve?
Overseeing operations and maintenance of the fleet of OTM deployed from Carlisle to HS1and Managing SB Rail’s Guide Bridge, Manchester Depot.
What do I like most about my job?
The diversity of work and daily challeges that arise alongside being front runners in the introduction of new technology for OTM.
Scott EdwardsAssistant Commercial Manager – Network Rail
Surveying Technician Diploma
What does my job involve?
I monitor and report expense on a variety of projects, including rail, buildings and civils jobs. I assist in procuring goods, services and contractor works, which includes putting contracts together. I also conduct site visits.
What do I like most about my job?
Working in a diverse environment where projects could entail an array of rail, buildings, civils or maintenance aspects. This also means I get to spend time visiting some interesting worksites and seeing different engineering solutions.
Tracey BarberHR 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.
Obie AchigbuRail Systems Engineer at Ove Arup & Partners
BEng (Hons) in Telecommunications engineering/ MSc in Electronic systems with Communication
What does my job involve?
My role involves the use of technical processes in the coordination of complex multidisciplinary rail projects to ensure that the clients and stakeholders requirements are met and to ensure the realisation of a successful system.
What do I like most about my job?
Being a Systems Engineer in Rail means that I interact with all parties on some exciting projects and have a front seat at watching stakeholder needs translated into achieveable design elements.