Thank you for your interest in applying for this TfL Internship Scheme.
We’d like to remind you that you must ensure you are eligible for this scheme before applying. Please read through the eligibility criteria below carefully and ensure that you are eligible before applying.
This application will also contain a series of questions to establish whether or not you are eligible. It is important that you take great care in reading and answering these questions as we will not be able to revert your application if an error is made.
Please Note: We only allow one application for any of our Internship schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn
Location
London (there might be some hybrid working involved depending on a placement). Placement locations may be at any one of our office, depot or sites in London. TfL Engineering base office is in Stratford.
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.
Please be advised that should you be successful in getting an offer for this scheme, your offer will be subject to a satisfactory medical which may include but is not limited to: drugs and alcohol screening, eye test and hearing test.
Job overview
We know that engineering has a fundamental role to play in London’s future.
Civil engineering touches everything that we do, creating new possibilities and propelling us into the future.
Our engineering projects keep millions of customers moving around London as efficiently as possible.
You’ll find solutions to challenging problems, driving the most recognised and innovative transport network in the world.
What will I be doing?
This 10 week development programme is packed with a variety of opportunities, designed to provide you with first hand experience of life as a civil engineer, and potentially support you in your future ambition of becoming a fully Chartered engineer. Your programme will offer you hands on experience with one of our engineering teams. By working on live projects you will gain a broad grounding of engineering and a good understanding of what drives our business and how we deliver.
You’ll be working alongside specialist engineers who support the ongoing operation, maintenance and upgrade of TfL’s rail and road infrastructure: you could get the chance to contribute to major new infrastructure schemes, large renewal programmes or work within operational engineering teams and in more strategic roles. You can also expect to complete your placement on infrastructure protection, highway design and scheme implementation, commercial management, project management or asset management.
What do we look for?
Whether you are working on a brand new civil engineering structure or working to keep our existing assets in operation for the future, you will need to have an inquisitive mind and love providing innovative solutions to complex scenarios.
You’ll need to have completed at least one year of a Batchelor or Masters in civil engineering to join us, but we don’t expect you to have experience of the rail or road industry. This is what we will teach you.
If you are excited by inspiring and influencing the future of London and are up for a challenge and thrive under pressure, then this summer placement programme is for you.
Where can this career take me?
Our civil engineers have the opportunity to make a huge impact. A career with us can be very varied with opportunities across the whole of engineering for you to enjoy.
During this summer placement, you will gain meaningful and valuable work experience which will support you in your ongoing career journey towards becoming a fully fledged Chartered 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?
You’ll be set clear objectives at the start of your placement and will complete mid placement and end of placement reviews with your placement manager. You will also have an independent sponsor for the period of placement to help ensure you benefit from a wider perspective of TfL Engineering.