2027 - 2028 TRU Year in Industry Placement - Rail (York)
- Jacobs
- York, Yorkshire
- Oct 22, 2026
Full time
I.T. & Communications
Job Description
2027 - 2028 TRU Year in Industry Placement - Rail (York) Our Buildings & Infrastructure business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.
Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.
Jacobs have an excellent internship opportunity available to 'Year in Industry' students. The role provides the opportunity to work on the TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) rail project, a project of huge importance in the North of England. The post is for a full-time Jacobs employee but may also include periods of time working with both Network Rail (the client Jacobs works alongside as part of the Programme Management Organisation) and a number of employees from other rail businesses which form Alliances and make up the Programme Delivery Organisations.
Jacobs is ever evolving and striving for the best and most efficient ways of working and is invested in you and your success. As such, no clearly defined role is provided at this time as candidates will be assessed at interview and roles can be adapted not only to suit the project demands but also to consider the abilities and aspirations of the individual.
Examples of previous roles are provided below.
What could be your role be on TRU?
Role - RSI - Assistant Project Manager:
The Contract Management Team are a client facing team responsible for engaging with the client (Network Rail) and liaising with both them and the Jacobs Teams to ensure we are compliant and in line with the contract. They support the management and administration of the contract with reporting; financial applications and scheduling/planning.
Example of Responsibilities include:
Responsibility for running Production Meetings and creating new workplans for the week ahead
Producing reporting dashboards
Monthly Status Reports
Updating project financial trackers
Event Planning
Keeping records of employee authority to work on project and subcontractor timesheets
Involvement in commercial reporting and trusted with sensitive financial data
Support to Project Manager, Commercial Manager, Planner and the Wider (Rail System Integration) RSI Team where needed, learning key project management functions whilst managing a large team
Client facing role, interacting with the client on an almost daily basis. Supporting the client's needs in regard to the contract
Publication of key project documentation, and other related materials
Line Management duties.
Role - TRU Programme Assurance, Common Safety Method, Technical compatibility and Interoperability:
This team supports the RSI team and leads on the TransPennine System Assurance Case for the wider programme, allowing for the TRU programme to put sections of the railway into operational use and providing support to the Sponsor team to provide Client level assurance that the requirements for compliance are met at TRU programme level.
This includes supporting the readiness for putting into use, reporting and continuous improvement of the TRU Programme Assurance Register and associated evidence management processes.
The TRU Programme Safety Team delivers:
System Safety: in accordance with the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment Regulations (CSM RA) 2013.
Technical Compatibility: in accordance with RIS-8270-RST and Interoperability in accordance with the Railway (Interoperability) Regulations (RIR) 2011
TransPennine System Assurance Case for the wider programme (managing the Assurance Register tools)
The role requires a structured, proactive and agile thinker with strong analytical and scenario-based reasoning skills.
Example of Responsibilities include:
Support the programme assurance lead through the management, analysis and continuous improvement of assurance registers and reporting tools
Support the stakeholder engagement across Network Rail, Delivery Partners, Train Operators, DfT and Independent Assessment Bodies to facilitate programme assurance activities and evidence gathering.
Support the development of Programme level Safety, Interoperability and Technical Compatibility Documents in accordance with client standards
Take part in Hazard identification workshops and management of System level hazards - issues relating to the safe integration of the Programme including systemwide interfaces, together with hazards due to the complex nature of the Programme which cannot be appropriately managed at sub-programme or project level.
Support Programme submissions to the Independent Assessment Body to support acquiring Safety Assessment Reports
Support submissions to the System Review Panel (SRP) and NRAP Panel to gain endorsement for the major programme stages
Support the TRU NRAP Panel organisation by managing the Panel agenda, collecting Project Authorisation Strategy required to be obtained by other duty holders, liaise with NRAP secretary and produce minutes; all of which are necessary for the put sections of the railway into operational use.
Identifying opportunities to improve assurance processes through digital tools, automation, process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop digital tool user manual and deliver training to support consistent application of assurance processes across the programme.
Attend meetings with wider industry partners to support assurance delivery
Role - Requirements and V&V:
The Requirements and Validation and Verification (V&V) teams deliver the Transpennine Route Upgrade requirements management process and V&V management process at programme level. The teams create and capture data against programme-level requirements which are produced using various sources to make a coherent and consistent set of programme-level requirements that are aligned with the Department for Transport's (DfT) goals for TRU, as well as Network Rail standards and policies; The Verification and Validation team check that these requirements are being met.
Example of Responsibilities include:
Requirements; capture and manage requirements from the Client Development Agreement with the DfT, through the Enterprise Requirements, to the allocation and apportionment to project level Client Requirements for TRU delivery teams.
Review delivery teams project detailed requirement to ensure traceability back to the Client Requirements.
Verification and Validation; making sure that the work carried out by other departments is meeting the specifications requested by the customer.
Reading technical documents and drawings and automating the formatting of data from Industry Standard Programme tools IBM Doors to Excel using Visual Basic (VBA) (program language for Microsoft applications), creating and managing VVMs (Verification and Validation Matrices).
Support as required to Requirements and V&V Teams and wider RSI workstreams
Using ProjectWise and ProjectMapper to verify TRU assets and relevant data
Displaying V&V data to key stakeholders through Excel and Power BI dashboards.
Role - Train Service Performance Management:
The Train Service Performance workstream is a multidisciplinary function within the Railway Systems Integration team working on TRU. The workstream is responsible for understanding, forecasting, and managing the operational performance impacts associated with the delivery of a major railway enhancement programme.
Working collaboratively with Network Rail, Train Operating Companies, Freight Operating Companies, and programme delivery teams, the team ensures that railway performance considerations are embedded throughout programme planning, design, and delivery. This supports the successful implementation of TRU while protecting the performance of the operational railway for passengers and freight customers
Role Overview:
As a Train Service Performance intern, you will support the analysis, modelling, and reporting activities undertaken by the Performance team. You will gain experience of working with railway performance data, forecasting tools, and industry-recognised analytical software to help inform operational and strategic decision-making
The role offers an opportunity to develop skills in data analysis, performance modelling, visualisation, stakeholder engagement, and systems thinking within a complex and dynamic railway environment.
Typical Responsibilities:
Supporting the analysis of railway performance data, including train punctuality, delay attribution, cancellations, and service reliability.
Assisting in the identification of performance trends, risks, and opportunities using a variety of data sources and analytical techniques.
Developing reports, dashboards, and visualisations using tools such as Power BI, Excel, and other analytical platforms.
Supporting the collection, validation, and management of performance-related datasets.
Assisting with the development and maintenance of performance forecasts to assess the potential impacts of railway infrastructure upgrades and operational changes.
Supporting the application of Performance, Reliability . click apply for full job details
Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.
Jacobs have an excellent internship opportunity available to 'Year in Industry' students. The role provides the opportunity to work on the TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) rail project, a project of huge importance in the North of England. The post is for a full-time Jacobs employee but may also include periods of time working with both Network Rail (the client Jacobs works alongside as part of the Programme Management Organisation) and a number of employees from other rail businesses which form Alliances and make up the Programme Delivery Organisations.
Jacobs is ever evolving and striving for the best and most efficient ways of working and is invested in you and your success. As such, no clearly defined role is provided at this time as candidates will be assessed at interview and roles can be adapted not only to suit the project demands but also to consider the abilities and aspirations of the individual.
Examples of previous roles are provided below.
What could be your role be on TRU?
Role - RSI - Assistant Project Manager:
The Contract Management Team are a client facing team responsible for engaging with the client (Network Rail) and liaising with both them and the Jacobs Teams to ensure we are compliant and in line with the contract. They support the management and administration of the contract with reporting; financial applications and scheduling/planning.
Example of Responsibilities include:
Responsibility for running Production Meetings and creating new workplans for the week ahead
Producing reporting dashboards
Monthly Status Reports
Updating project financial trackers
Event Planning
Keeping records of employee authority to work on project and subcontractor timesheets
Involvement in commercial reporting and trusted with sensitive financial data
Support to Project Manager, Commercial Manager, Planner and the Wider (Rail System Integration) RSI Team where needed, learning key project management functions whilst managing a large team
Client facing role, interacting with the client on an almost daily basis. Supporting the client's needs in regard to the contract
Publication of key project documentation, and other related materials
Line Management duties.
Role - TRU Programme Assurance, Common Safety Method, Technical compatibility and Interoperability:
This team supports the RSI team and leads on the TransPennine System Assurance Case for the wider programme, allowing for the TRU programme to put sections of the railway into operational use and providing support to the Sponsor team to provide Client level assurance that the requirements for compliance are met at TRU programme level.
This includes supporting the readiness for putting into use, reporting and continuous improvement of the TRU Programme Assurance Register and associated evidence management processes.
The TRU Programme Safety Team delivers:
System Safety: in accordance with the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment Regulations (CSM RA) 2013.
Technical Compatibility: in accordance with RIS-8270-RST and Interoperability in accordance with the Railway (Interoperability) Regulations (RIR) 2011
TransPennine System Assurance Case for the wider programme (managing the Assurance Register tools)
The role requires a structured, proactive and agile thinker with strong analytical and scenario-based reasoning skills.
Example of Responsibilities include:
Support the programme assurance lead through the management, analysis and continuous improvement of assurance registers and reporting tools
Support the stakeholder engagement across Network Rail, Delivery Partners, Train Operators, DfT and Independent Assessment Bodies to facilitate programme assurance activities and evidence gathering.
Support the development of Programme level Safety, Interoperability and Technical Compatibility Documents in accordance with client standards
Take part in Hazard identification workshops and management of System level hazards - issues relating to the safe integration of the Programme including systemwide interfaces, together with hazards due to the complex nature of the Programme which cannot be appropriately managed at sub-programme or project level.
Support Programme submissions to the Independent Assessment Body to support acquiring Safety Assessment Reports
Support submissions to the System Review Panel (SRP) and NRAP Panel to gain endorsement for the major programme stages
Support the TRU NRAP Panel organisation by managing the Panel agenda, collecting Project Authorisation Strategy required to be obtained by other duty holders, liaise with NRAP secretary and produce minutes; all of which are necessary for the put sections of the railway into operational use.
Identifying opportunities to improve assurance processes through digital tools, automation, process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop digital tool user manual and deliver training to support consistent application of assurance processes across the programme.
Attend meetings with wider industry partners to support assurance delivery
Role - Requirements and V&V:
The Requirements and Validation and Verification (V&V) teams deliver the Transpennine Route Upgrade requirements management process and V&V management process at programme level. The teams create and capture data against programme-level requirements which are produced using various sources to make a coherent and consistent set of programme-level requirements that are aligned with the Department for Transport's (DfT) goals for TRU, as well as Network Rail standards and policies; The Verification and Validation team check that these requirements are being met.
Example of Responsibilities include:
Requirements; capture and manage requirements from the Client Development Agreement with the DfT, through the Enterprise Requirements, to the allocation and apportionment to project level Client Requirements for TRU delivery teams.
Review delivery teams project detailed requirement to ensure traceability back to the Client Requirements.
Verification and Validation; making sure that the work carried out by other departments is meeting the specifications requested by the customer.
Reading technical documents and drawings and automating the formatting of data from Industry Standard Programme tools IBM Doors to Excel using Visual Basic (VBA) (program language for Microsoft applications), creating and managing VVMs (Verification and Validation Matrices).
Support as required to Requirements and V&V Teams and wider RSI workstreams
Using ProjectWise and ProjectMapper to verify TRU assets and relevant data
Displaying V&V data to key stakeholders through Excel and Power BI dashboards.
Role - Train Service Performance Management:
The Train Service Performance workstream is a multidisciplinary function within the Railway Systems Integration team working on TRU. The workstream is responsible for understanding, forecasting, and managing the operational performance impacts associated with the delivery of a major railway enhancement programme.
Working collaboratively with Network Rail, Train Operating Companies, Freight Operating Companies, and programme delivery teams, the team ensures that railway performance considerations are embedded throughout programme planning, design, and delivery. This supports the successful implementation of TRU while protecting the performance of the operational railway for passengers and freight customers
Role Overview:
As a Train Service Performance intern, you will support the analysis, modelling, and reporting activities undertaken by the Performance team. You will gain experience of working with railway performance data, forecasting tools, and industry-recognised analytical software to help inform operational and strategic decision-making
The role offers an opportunity to develop skills in data analysis, performance modelling, visualisation, stakeholder engagement, and systems thinking within a complex and dynamic railway environment.
Typical Responsibilities:
Supporting the analysis of railway performance data, including train punctuality, delay attribution, cancellations, and service reliability.
Assisting in the identification of performance trends, risks, and opportunities using a variety of data sources and analytical techniques.
Developing reports, dashboards, and visualisations using tools such as Power BI, Excel, and other analytical platforms.
Supporting the collection, validation, and management of performance-related datasets.
Assisting with the development and maintenance of performance forecasts to assess the potential impacts of railway infrastructure upgrades and operational changes.
Supporting the application of Performance, Reliability . click apply for full job details
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