Senior Project Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Network Rail with 3.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 60% positive. To compare, the company-average is 64.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Senior Project Engineer roles take an average of 51 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Network Rail overall takes an average of 56 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Network Rail as a Senior Project Engineer according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 33%
Skills test: 33%
Background check: 33%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
3 person panel with a mix of technical and behavioural questions, All responses were being recorded diligently.
Interviewers were friendly and professional and I was not rushed in my responses.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you ensure you keep health and safety at the front of your team's mind?
Competency based, mandatory safety and diversity and inclusion questions. Sometimes technical questions and presentation is required depending on the role and seniority. Can be up to ten compentency questions if the interviewer uses the whole question pack.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give me an example of a time when you had to make a decision without all the facts.
I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Network Rail (York, England) in Jan 2022
Interview
Always consistent and relatively tough interviews, same format and level for external and internal applicants. Generally starts with questions to assess fit and motivation, safety questions, demonstration of behaviours and finally technical questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you know about our company values and our safety vision?