Year Placement Engineer (September 2026) at Rail Delivery Group in London, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

problem solving

technical meetings

project management

research

industry presentation

Finding solutions to meaningful problems
Supporting the Engineering Team to facilitate cross-industry technical meetings
Managing and administering engineering and business projects
Conducting research on different topics affecting industry and presenting your findings to industry experts

Requirements

communication

organisational

iet accredited

imeche accredited

To have good written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent organisational and
To be studying a degree accredited by the IET or the IMechE

Benefits

75% off rail travel for personal and family use, plus international rail discounts
Enhanced family leave - 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave
Season ticket loan for commuting costs
Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes
30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
Private medical insurance (Vitality) including mental health and specialist care
Pension scheme - up to 11.58% employer contribution

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

no visa sponsorship will be provided; candidates requiring sponsorship are not considered.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Brings together train operators, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to represent and unify the UK rail industry.
Improves the efficiency, safety, and quality of UK rail services by fostering collaboration across the sector.
Shapes policies and strategies that influence rail infrastructure, operations, and customer experience.
Supports innovation and modernization of the rail network to ensure a sustainable and effective transport system.
Partners with government bodies and local authorities to develop strategic plans that optimize rail delivery across the country.
Spearheads projects aimed at improving operational resilience and enhancing passenger services.
Oversees initiatives aimed at making rail transport a more sustainable, efficient, and customer-centric service.

Culture + Values

No official values publicly stated on company website or LinkedIn

Environment + Sustainability

85% routes

Carbon Efficiency

Rail travel emits less carbon than petrol or diesel cars on 85% of UK routes.

93.76% journeys

Passenger Impact

Rail travel accounts for 93.76% of total passenger journeys with lower carbon emissions.

41g vs 113g CO₂

Emissions Comparison

Domestic rail emits significantly less CO₂ per passenger-km than domestic flights, according to DEFRA data.

2050 target

Net Zero Goal

Aiming to achieve net zero in alignment with the UK's transport target by 2050.

Launched Green Travel Data platform (formerly Green Travel Pledge) in April 2025 to give businesses and travellers route-level carbon emissions comparisons between rail, car and air travel, covering nearly all direct UK rail routes.
Developing a carbon calculator (to launch in late 2023) that uses engine type, fuel type, journey distance, occupancy and carriage layout to inform business travel decisions.
Won Sustainability & Net Zero Person or Team Award in 2023 for the Green Travel Pledge initiative.
Participated in policy proposals recommending net-zero infrastructure hubs and expanded electrification, supporting UK transport net zero by 2050.

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI strategy or gender-related data publicly stated on company website or LinkedIn

Articles

Rail Delivery Group News

Rail Delivery Group – Wikipedia

Rail Delivery Group Reviews (Glassdoor)

Company

Overview

Brings together train operators, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to represent and unify the UK rail industry.
Improves the efficiency, safety, and quality of UK rail services by fostering collaboration across the sector.
Shapes policies and strategies that influence rail infrastructure, operations, and customer experience.
Supports innovation and modernization of the rail network to ensure a sustainable and effective transport system.
Partners with government bodies and local authorities to develop strategic plans that optimize rail delivery across the country.
Spearheads projects aimed at improving operational resilience and enhancing passenger services.
Oversees initiatives aimed at making rail transport a more sustainable, efficient, and customer-centric service.

Culture + Values

No official values publicly stated on company website or LinkedIn

Environment + Sustainability

85% routes

Carbon Efficiency

Rail travel emits less carbon than petrol or diesel cars on 85% of UK routes.

93.76% journeys

Passenger Impact

Rail travel accounts for 93.76% of total passenger journeys with lower carbon emissions.

41g vs 113g CO₂

Emissions Comparison

Domestic rail emits significantly less CO₂ per passenger-km than domestic flights, according to DEFRA data.

2050 target

Net Zero Goal

Aiming to achieve net zero in alignment with the UK's transport target by 2050.

Launched Green Travel Data platform (formerly Green Travel Pledge) in April 2025 to give businesses and travellers route-level carbon emissions comparisons between rail, car and air travel, covering nearly all direct UK rail routes.
Developing a carbon calculator (to launch in late 2023) that uses engine type, fuel type, journey distance, occupancy and carriage layout to inform business travel decisions.
Won Sustainability & Net Zero Person or Team Award in 2023 for the Green Travel Pledge initiative.
Participated in policy proposals recommending net-zero infrastructure hubs and expanded electrification, supporting UK transport net zero by 2050.

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI strategy or gender-related data publicly stated on company website or LinkedIn

Articles

Rail Delivery Group News

Rail Delivery Group – Wikipedia

Rail Delivery Group Reviews (Glassdoor)