Thank you for your interest in applying for this TfL Graduate Scheme.
The application will contain a series of questions to establish your eligibility. Please read through the eligibility criteria below carefully and ensure that you are eligible before applying.
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 Graduate or internship schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn.
Project & Programmes Graduate
Salary
£31,000, rising to £32,250 in the second year.
Location
London/ Hybrid
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.
What we offer
You will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:
- Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household
- Final salary pension scheme
- Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel
- 30 days Annual leave (Pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays.
- Private healthcare discounted scheme
- Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
- Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more
Duration
2 years
Entry requirements
Any degree classification in any discipline.
Start date
8th September 2025
Job overview
TfL delivers critical portfolios of projects to make journeys better for our customers. Our projects vary from enhancing our stations, trains, tracks and roads to multibillion programmes to invest in our infrastructure and the technology that supports it. Our core values of delivering safely, sustainably, reliably, and affordably are at the heart of every project. People are the key to our success and by making sure we share knowledge, skills, and expertise across our programmes we enhance both your career and how we deliver for London.
The Project & Programmes Graduate scheme will provide you the opportunity to work across multiple areas in TfL and be involved in some of the UKs most exciting and high-profile programmes and projects, as well as the potential to be involved in Technology Programmes working on innovative projects that improve the experience of customers across London. The scheme will cover Project Controls (including Planning & Risk management), Project Management, Sponsorship and Construction Management and Graduates who complete the scheme will have the opportunity to go into a role in any of those areas and enjoy a career directly contributing to keeping London moving.
Sustainability
Sustainability is intrinsic to TfL’s work ethos, and we ensure that we operate in a sustainable way to protect and regenerate the natural world.
What will I be doing?
As a graduate, your two-year development programme will be made up of up to four placement rotations. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career.
We also understand that everyone’s career is different, so every graduate’s journey is unique. Here’s an idea of what yours could look like:
Placement 1 - Planning Assistant /Risk Assistant– 6 months
Working in a team responsible for the project planning or Risk Management for multiple Projects & Programmes across Capital Delivery and Asset Performance & Capital Delivery
Placement 2 - Assistant Project Manager – 6 months
Working in a project team in TfL Capital or Technology & Data you will be responsible for all aspects of managing a project including scope, governance and resource management. The actual responsibilities will be dependent on the stage and details of the project.
Placement 3 – Construction – 6 months
Gaining experience of managing construction projects in TfL Capital and having responsibility for several aspects of these projects including stakeholder management and quality assurance.
Placement 4 – Sponsorship
Working in an area to learn about business cases and project initiation and the role of a Sponsor.
There is a lot of flexibility for graduates to choose their own placements and tailor the scheme to your own development ambitions.
Where can this career take me?
Graduates who complete this scheme progress to a variety of roles, examples include:
- Assistant Project Manager,
- Project Controls Assistant,
- Planning Assistant,
- Assistant Risk Manager,
- Assistant Construction Manager,
- Project Sponsor.
In the longer-term, Graduates who complete this scheme have progressed to senior leadership roles. For example:
- Senior Programme Manager,
- Senior Construction Manager,
- Professional Manager-Project Controls/Planning.
What training and support will you get?
Our award-winning teams will support your ongoing development, through a wide range of on-the-job practical experience and placements. We'll support your professional 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
- Scheme sponsor: A senior manager who acts as a technical and professional adviser and has line manager responsibility
- Buddy: Usually, an apprentice or graduate who gives support to you and ensure that you feel welcomed in the organisation
- Development adviser: Supports your professional development through providing career coaching and career progression at TfL
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
Application 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.
