Transport for London
Civil Engineering – Surface Transport
Surface Transport is responsible for all London's above-ground transport. From the iconic buses to the roads they ride on, we're there to keep the Capital moving.
Our remit is extremely diverse - and our graduate scheme is too. You'll work on projects that include bridge rehabilitation, the design and implementation of traffic engineering schemes, and the construction of new highway infrastructure.
As well as providing specialist advice and solutions within these areas, we also build professional working relationships with all 33 of London's local authorities. This wide exposure means that you'll quickly gain sound engineering knowledge, as well as a thorough understanding of the Mayor's Transport Strategy - the vision behind all we do at TfL.
Surface Transport is predominately a client organisation and as such emphasis is concentrated on the facilitation and management of the design process undertaken by TfL's retained consultants and contractors. There will be opportunities however to undertake elements of design both office and site based. This is dependent on the projects being undertaken at the time.
Placements
Our placements usually last around six months and may include:
- Programme and project management
- Structures inspection, strengthening and refurbishment
- Highway design and scheme implementation
- Business planning
- Asset management
- Construction supervision
- Commercial management
- Traffic management design
- London Buses
- Maintenance and improvement of highway infrastructure
Further education and professional studies
Through a combination of hands-on experience and structured technical, commercial, health and safety, and management training, you'll be eligible for Chartered Engineer status (with a MEng), or Incorporated Engineer status (with a BEng).
Duration
Three years, with continued support to achieve Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2:1 or higher BEng or MEng degree (or equivalent) in civil engineering (or closely related subject), accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers.
If you're successful you'll have to pass pre-employment checks before joining. These will include reference checks, qualifications checks, right to work in the UK and in some cases a medical and a Criminal Records Bureau check.
Applications
