Job Description

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Thank you for your interest in applying for this role.
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 Graduate schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn.
Engineering and Technology Graduate Scheme
Keep London moving through the sustainable application of technology.
What makes us different?
TfL is at the heart of London's decarbonisation strategy. The diversity of TfL's activities means that we can offer a far wider range of placements than most other employers - we cover every mode of transport in London apart from aviation!
Salary
32,250 rising to 33,500 in the second year, per annum.
Location
London/Hybrid
The role will be based in London. Hybrid working (typically working from home no more than 50% of the time over a 4-week period) will be the default arrangement going forward, although some courses and placements will require full-time attendance. We will consider all requests in a reasonable manner. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.
What we offer
You will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow:
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
Duration
2-years
Entry Requirements
Candidates must already hold or be on track to achieve a minimum of 2:2 BEng/BSc or MEng/MSc in electrical, electronic, systems or mechatronic engineering or a closely related subject accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Candidates with IET accredited pure Mechanical Engineering degrees will only be considered for the Systems Engineering stream.
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.
Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme, as at the start date. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, or only have a right to work here for a limited time which is lesser than the duration of the scheme, you should be aware that TfL will be unable to sponsor you for this role.
Start Date
7th September 2026
Job overview
Our Engineers focus on the assets that form the foundation of our transport system.
London never stops and the engineering challenge which we face in modernising and upgrading our systems has been likened to undertaking open heart surgery on a patient while they are running a marathon! Our network plays a massive role in ensuring London can become a Net Zero Carbon city and as Engineers we help shape the decisions that will lead to this carbon reduction.
You will undertake a range of placements supporting reliable operation of one of the world's leading transport networks and help to shape London's future.
What you will be doing
Our Engineers focus on the assets that form the foundation of our transport system.
Your work will span many transport modes. To deliver city-defining programmes and cutting-edge innovations, you will work in multidisciplinary teams across Transport for London with:
Customers
Local government bodies
Suppliers
Consultants
Your two-year development programme:
May consist of up to eight three-month placements
Will involve a series of short placements in maintenance and operations teams, such as at depots, with signalling maintainers, or with Network Controllers
Will give you the opportunity to help translate strategic and policy objectives (such as carbon reduction) into specific engineering projects
You will have the freedom to choose the placements you undertake within a structured framework. This process will be guided by a dedicated scheme sponsor, a professional mentor, a peer buddy, and a development adviser. Together, they will provide tailored support, advice, and feedback throughout your journey. This strong support network is designed to help you navigate the organisation, maximise your learning, and build confidence in your professional development.
Placements outside of Engineering can also be arranged to help you gain an appreciation of the full range of Transport for London's activities, including:
Project Sponsorship
The Safety, Health and Environment Directorate
The Commissioner's Office
The ultimate goal is to gain the skills and experience necessary to support your path to becoming a Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Engineering and Technology. To guide your development, you will be asked to express a preference for one of the following streams on application:
Systems Engineering
Technology Engineering
Electrical Engineering
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. Much of what we do, directly contributes to the decarbonisation of London.
Where this career can take you
Our engineers have the opportunity to make a significant impact. After completing the graduate scheme, you will be expected to join one of Transport for London's engineering or technology teams in a permanent role.
You will continue to develop your career through a variety of assignments across the organisation, taking on increasingly complex challenges as you build core competence in your chosen discipline. Within five years, you can expect to be:
Taking on greater levels of responsibility
Leading the delivery of engineering solutions
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to solve complex technical problems
This progression will support your application for Chartered Engineer status.
Many of our graduate alumni have gone on to contribute to major infrastructure programmes, advance innovation in transport systems, and take on strategic roles that shape the future of London. Several have progressed into senior engineering leadership and joined the wider leadership of the organisation. The graduate scheme is a launchpad for a career that transforms how London moves and how Transport for London operates.
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.
Please click on this link for which describes each stage of the
If you already hold your qualification certificates, please upload copies of these to your application. If you are due to sit final exams or need to replace any certificates, these must be provided at a later stage.
You will receive information and guidance around each assessment stage as you progress through your application.
Please pay close attention to emails and deadlines provided noting you have 1 week to complete online assessments and we cannot re-issue these tests once the deadline passes.
Assessment centres for graduates and intern roles will take place from December-January, please note that many roles only have 1 assessment day and we are unable to guarantee alternative dates. We are conducting assessment centres in person and virtually (role dependent).
Our city. Made better by you.
TfL is a place that's open to your ideas. Where you can make a tangible impact and see the positive results of your work on the people and places around you. It's a place where you can thrive and achieve. Where you're encouraged and enabled and empowered to feel pride in the work you do. The clue is in the name, really. We work together for a better London. A better place for everyone. Constantly improving and enhancing how we operate to shape a city of the future.
Inclusive recruitment process
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.
In High Volume campaigns including Graduate, Apprentice and Intern recruitment the minimum criteria we set is achieving a pass mark in our first stage assessments, adopting a proportionate approach as part of the Disability Confident scheme.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments for any stages of the application process.
Contact us
Phone: 0203 005 1680 (Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17.30)
Email:

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