Project & Programmes Graduate Scheme

The scheme seeks candidates who are caring about colleagues, customers, and work; open to each other, new ideas, and working together; and adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate.

Any degree classification in any discipline. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme as at the start date. The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme.

Ongoing development is supported by award-winning teams, offering a wide range of on-the-job practical experience and placements. Professional development is supported through training, mentoring, and networking. Graduates receive one-to-one guidance from a placement manager (responsible for day-to-day management and development), a scheme sponsor (a senior manager acting as a technical and professional adviser), a buddy (usually an apprentice or graduate who provides support and ensures a welcoming environment), and a development adviser (providing career coaching and progression support).

TfL’s core values are extremely important, and candidates are desired who are:

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

Graduates who complete the scheme progress to roles such as Assistant Project Manager, Project Controls Assistant, Planning Assistant, Assistant Risk Manager, Assistant Construction Manager, and Project Sponsor. In the longer term, graduates have progressed to senior leadership roles, including Senior Programme Manager, Senior Construction Manager, and Professional Manager-Project Controls/Planning.

The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments to be completed within an allocated time frame. Candidates are advised to read the document thoroughly to familiarise themselves with the process. A link is provided describing each stage of the Graduates Application Process: https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/how-to-apply-for-apprentice-and-graduate-roles?intcmp=66755. Candidates who already hold qualification certificates should upload copies to their application; those due to sit final exams or needing to replace certificates must provide these at a later stage. Information and guidance will be provided at each assessment stage. Candidates must pay close attention to emails and deadlines, as there is one week to complete online assessments and tests cannot be re-issued once the deadline passes. Assessment centres for graduates and intern roles will take place from December to January, with many roles only having one assessment day and alternative dates not guaranteed. Assessment centres are conducted in person and virtually, depending on the role.

TfL is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to represent the city it serves and become a more innovative and efficient organisation. TfL is a disability confident employer, guaranteeing an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all essential criteria. In high volume campaigns, including Graduate, Apprentice, and Intern recruitment, the minimum criteria is achieving a pass mark in the first stage assessments, adopting a proportionate approach as part of the Disability Confident scheme.

Candidates should inform TfL if any reasonable adjustments are required for any stage of the application process.

The recruitment team can be contacted by phone at 0203 005 1680 (Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17.30) or by email at EarlyCareersCampaigns@tfl.gov.uk.