Transport for London
Student placements
Applications for all student placements will open shortly - please keep checking back for details
There's no substitute for experience - and at Transport for London (TfL) we'll give you the opportunity to get that, even before you've graduated. With our Summer internship and Year in Industry placements, you can experience work and life at TfL, and get real insight into our business and culture.
If you want concrete experience in all aspects of
a project, TfL is
the right choice
for your career
Summer Placement 2008
In addition to gaining valuable experience, you'll also make a real contribution to key transport projects that are changing the face of the Capital. During your placement, you will be paid for working full-time and also receive an Oyster card to cover the cost of your travel.
A student placement will also put you in a strong position when applying for our TfL Graduate Scheme. Not only will you have gained relevant knowledge and skills, but your application will be fast-tracked to assessment stage.
Summer placements 2010
We will be running Summer placements in the following areas over 12 weeks between July and September 2010.
Year in Industry placements 2010
We will be running Year in Industry placements between September 2010 and August 2011.
Business areas
Quantity Surveying
Become part of the quantity surveying team within London Underground or Surface Transport and you'll play a part in complex projects. You may be involved with contract administration, costing schemes, compiling tenders or advising on construction materials and methodologies. You will have the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge and make a real contribution to projects. During the Year in Industry placement you will also be able to start your RICS Assessment of Professional Competence.
Entry requirements: You should be studying for a degree in a relevant discipline, eg RICS Accredited BSc.
Project Management
During this important period of upgrading the transport network, sound project management will enable us to meet our objectives, delivering all projects on time, within budget, safely and to a high standard for our customers. This placement will see you applying your theoretical knowledge and making a genuine contribution to the success of our projects. You'll work on complex developments at different stages of the project management life cycle.
Entry requirements: You should be studying for a degree in any discipline.
Transport Planning
This is a great opportunity to get involved in creating, appraising and promoting plans for developing London's bus network. The rapid enhancement of the bus network means that this Year in Industry placement is offering invaluable experience delivering the detailed work of developing and appraising bus service plans.
Entry requirements: You should be studying for a degree in a subject relevant to transport planning such as geography, economics, maths and stats, civil engineering, environmental or social sciences, or planning.
