Working at ORR

Information about how to apply for work at the Office of Rail and Road.

Sickness absence quarterly reporting

21 October 2026
In line with all Civil Service departments, we are required to submit a summary of our employee absence statistics to the Cabinet Office and to publish the figures on a quarterly basis.

Diversity and inclusion

20 March 2026
We're committed to the principles of diversity and equality: both as an employer, and as a safety and economic regulator.

Together we Engineer: Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2025 Part 2

25 June 2025
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) this year celebrates 'Together we Engineer' and the power of collaboration and diverse perspectives in tackling engineering challenges. We spoke to five inspiring female engineers from our team about their journeys, daily work, and what this year's theme means to them. This is the second part of our

Together we Engineer: Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2025 Part 1

23 June 2025
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) this year celebrates 'Together we Engineer' and the power of collaboration and diverse perspectives in tackling engineering challenges. We spoke to five inspiring female engineers from our team about their journeys, daily work, and what this year's theme means to them. We’ll be sharing their experiences throughout the week. Cherry Lam – Chartered

Apprenticeships

8 May 2024
If you want to get a skill for life, ORR apprenticeships could be the right career path for you.

Vacancies

15 April 2024
View and apply for current vacancies at the Office of Rail and Road.

My introduction to engineering

23 June 2023
Like many other female engineers, at university, I was one of six women in a class with 50 men for my degree in Civil and Structural Engineering in Hong Kong.
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