Represents UK rail industry, uniting train operators and suppliers to improve rail services.
Year Placement Engineer role at RDG supporting rail engineering projects.
6 days ago ago
£24,197
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Infrastructure
Maintenance
Rolling Stock
Supply Chain
Sector Specialisms
Rail Freight
Passenger Rail
Ticketing
Information Services
Reservation Services
Customer Experience
Network Rail Operations
HS2 Integration
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
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
no visa sponsorship will be provided; candidates requiring sponsorship are not considered.
Security clearance
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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