Our aim is to give you a sample of the type of work that civil engineers get involved with at Transport for London. We understand that everyone’s career and ambitions are different, so every engineer’s journey is unique.
You will be working within one of our Engineering teams such as Infrastructure Protection Highway Structures, Railway Structures, Geotechnical, Tunnels, or Pumps & Drainage teams. We can also arrange introduction sessions for you to meet engineers from a variety of different teams.
Where can this career take me?
During this placement, you would gain meaningful and valuable work experience which will support you in your ongoing career journey towards becoming a fully-fledged Chartered or Incorporated civil engineer. At the end of your placement, you may have the opportunity to be considered for graduate position through our fast-track process.
What training and support will you get?
Our award-winning teams will support your ongoing development through a combination of training, mentoring, and networking.
You'll also receive one-to-one guidance throughout the programme from your:
- Placement manager: Responsible for your day-to-day management and support with your development
- Lead Scheme Sponsor: A Senior Manager who sets the technical direction for the scheme and guides the development and training of those on scheme.
- Development adviser: Supports your professional development through providing career coaching and career progression at TfL
Entry requirements
You will need to have completed at least one year of study and be on track to receive a minimum of 2:1 ICE accredited BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering or a closely related subject.
Your future academic qualification must meet the requirements for CEng registration with the Institution of Civil Engineers.
Please be advised that should you be successful in getting an offer for this graduate scheme, your offer may be subject to a satisfactory medical which may include but is not limited to: drugs and alcohol screening, eye test and hearing test.
What do we look for?
Our core values are extremely important to us, and we desire candidates who are:
- Caring about our colleagues, our customers and our work
- Open to each other, to new ideas and to working together
- Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate
Assessment process
The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments which will need to be completed within an allocated time frame. We highly recommend that you read through this document thoroughly so that you can familiarise yourself with the process.
What we offer
You will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards include:
- Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household
- Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel
- Minimum 28 days Annual leave (Pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays.
- Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
- Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more