Job Description

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Key Information
Job title: Senior Engineer - TfL Vehicles Engineering (Buses)
Grade: Band 3
Salary: Circa 64,000 + TfL Benefits
Contract type: TfL, Permanent
Location: Stratford / Blackfriars / Various satellite TfL Locations
Transport for London (TfL) Engineers are always looking forward. Join us in the Vehicles Engineering team of the TfL Engineering & Asset Strategy Directorate and, as well as ensuring legacy assets are maintained safely and reliably, you'll deliver new systems and solutions.
We currently have a requirement for a Senior Engineer with a specific focus on Bus Fleet Performance, tasked with providing specialist technical services to TfL's Bus Directorate. Based at our Palestra building in Southwark, the Senior Engineer is responsible for assuring continuous Bus fleet safety as well as identifying and ensuring reliability improvements are made for the benefit of its operators and customers.
You will be a technical expert in Automotive Engineering, with strong Skills, Knowledge and Experience in vehicle testing, as well as the following:

• A degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or equivalent.
• The ability to work towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status if not already held.
• Significant knowledge of Vehicle Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
• Significant knowledge of Vehicle Test Protocols and Vehicle Type Approval
• Knowledge of relevant vehicle standards, UN-ECE, ISO etc
• Experience of assessing safety risks and application of mitigations;
• Experience of developing and mentoring other staff members;
• Experience of providing professional engineering support to enhancement projects or maintenance organisations/processes;
• Experience of reviewing and assessing the work of others in the delivery of initial designs or modifications (i.e. at a system or vehicle level);
• Ability to represent the Company's interests with external parties e.g. railways, standards bodies, regulators

Your technical skills will be complemented by a solid commercial awareness of developments in Automotive products, processes and assurance best practice. You will have proven experience of implementing a risk-based engineering approach through the majority of the asset lifecycle, from initial specification, to design, installation, and testing, round to decommissioning, disposal or re-purposing.
You will have experience in job management and prioritisation for your team, having the agility to respond to changing demands caused by short-term issues arising or longer-term strategy. You will use your subject matter expertise to provide guidance to your delivery team and internal customers. We are particularly interested in those that have an enthusiasm and depth of knowledge that can be used to mentor and coach the more inexperienced engineers in the team.
It's also equally important you bring a passion for the TfL Vision and strategy too. That's because, wherever you join us, you'll explore work of unparalleled scale, scope and variety across a unique range of projects, as you build your career and expertise. So come and bring on tomorrow, as a Vehicles Senior Engineer in the Bus Engineering team at TfL.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
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 the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.
Application Process
Please apply using your CV and a maximum two-page Cover Letter.
We recommend that you consider the motivations, skills, knowledge, and experience required for this role and ensure your CV and cover letter outlines where you meet these criteria. .PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.
The closing date for applications is 07/09/2025 @ 23:59.
Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applicants.
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel

Skills Required