Civil Engineering Year in Industry Placement

Technical understanding of civil engineering principles
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Adaptability to diverse project environments

• Penultimate year of an ICE-accredited BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering or a closely related subject
• On track to achieve a minimum 2:1
• Academic qualification must meet CEng registration requirements with the Institution of Civil Engineers
• Right to work in the UK for the full duration of the scheme
• Medical clearance (may include drugs/alcohol screening, eye and hearing tests)
• Not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship

• On-the-job experience across two placements
• Sustainability training
• Mentoring and career coaching

Support from:

• Mentor (Sponsor) – Senior Engineer
• Placement Manager – Day-to-day support
• Lead Scheme Sponsor – Technical direction
• Buddy – Peer support
• Development Adviser – Career progression guidance

TfL seeks candidates who are:

• Caring – about colleagues, customers, and their work
• Open – to new ideas and collaboration
• Adaptable – to diverse needs

Participants may be considered for graduate roles through TfL’s fast-track process. The placement supports progress toward Chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers, with an expectation of completing 15% of required experience.

Benefits Include:

Free travel on the TfL network for the participant and a nominee living in the same household
Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel
Minimum 28 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
Cycle-to-work scheme and other lifestyle discounts

Application Process:

The process consists of five steps, including online assessments that must be completed within a specified timeframe
Applicants should upload qualification certificates if available. If final exams are pending or certificates need replacing, these must be provided later
Applicants will receive guidance at each stage of the assessment process
Online assessments must be completed within one week and cannot be re-issued after the deadline
Assessment centres for graduate and intern roles will take place from December to January. Most roles have only one assessment day, and alternative dates cannot be guaranteed. Centres may be held in person or virtually, depending on the role

Inclusive Recruitment:
TfL is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. The organisation aims to reflect the city it serves, which enhances innovation and efficiency. TfL is a Disability Confident employer and guarantees interviews to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria.
In high-volume campaigns such as graduate, apprentice, and intern recruitment, the minimum criteria for interview consideration is achieving a pass mark in the first stage assessments, in line with the Disability Confident scheme.
TfL encourages applicants to request reasonable adjustments for any stage of the application process.
Contact Information:
Phone: 0203 005 1680 (Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30)
Email: EarlyCareersCampaigns@tfl.gov.uk