Civil Engineering Graduate Scheme

• Caring about colleagues, customers, and work
• Open to each other, new ideas, and working together
• Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate

A minimum of a 2:1 MEng or MSc degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, or on track to achieve this. The academic qualification must meet the requirements for CEng registration with the Institution of Civil Engineers. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme. The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme.

Ongoing development is supported through on-the-job practical experience, placements, training, mentoring, and networking. One-to-one guidance is provided throughout the programme by a Supervising Civil Engineer (Sponsor), Placement Manager, Buddy, Lead Scheme Sponsor, and Development Adviser. Training on sustainability is also included.

TfL seeks candidates who are:

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

Within five to eight years, participants are typically eligible to apply for Chartered Engineer status, opening opportunities to become a Senior Engineer, Project Engineer, or Construction Engineer. Further progression could lead to roles such as Team Leader or Project Technical Lead, with responsibility for managing teams and making strategic decisions.

Offers are subject to a satisfactory medical, which may include drugs and alcohol screening, eye test, and hearing test.

TfL is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and is a disability confident employer.

Assessment centres for graduates and intern roles will take place from December to January, with both in-person and virtual options (role dependent).

The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments to be completed within an allocated time frame.

Applicants should pay close attention to emails and deadlines, noting there is one week to complete online assessments and these tests cannot be re-issued once the deadline passes.
If qualification certificates are already held, copies should be uploaded to the application. If final exams are due or certificates need to be replaced, these must be provided at a later stage.
Only one application for any of the Graduate schemes is allowed per year.

Contact the recruitment team by phone (0203 005 1680, Monday to Friday 09:00–17:30) or email (EarlyCareersCampaigns@tfl.gov.uk).