Careers on the Transpennine Route Upgrade

Below is an overview of all current vacancies on the Transpennine Route Upgrade. Follow the links to find out more about the roles and to apply for them.

Commercial
Communications
Health & Safety
Planning
Programme Management & Delivery

Commercial

Commercial Apprentice x 2 roles

Role: Commercial Apprentice x 2 roles

Grade: Band 8

Location: Two available opportunities: one based in York, and one based in Leeds.

Contract Type: Permanent

Application details: Careers – Network Rail

Reference number:IRC2341680

Communications

TRU Communications Executive

Role: TRU Communications Executive

Location:Leeds / York / Manchester

Contract Type: FTC – Until March 2027

Application details: Northern

Closing date: 16 February 2026

Health & Safety

Health & Safety Apprentice

Role: Health & Safety Apprentice

Grade: Band 8

Location: York

Contract Type: Permanent

Application details: Careers – Network Rail

Reference number: IRC2341682

Planning

Project Planning Apprentice x 2 roles

Role: Project Planning Apprentice x 2 roles

Grade: Band 5

Location: York, Leeds or Manchester

Contract Type: Permanent

Application details: Careers – Network Rail

Reference number: IRC2341686

Programme Management & Delivery

Business Administration Apprentice

Role: Business Administration Apprentice

Grade: Band 8

Location: York

Contract Type: Permanent

Application details: Careers – Network Rail

Reference number: IRC2341684

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