Civil Engineering Summer Placement
- Location
London - Employer
Transport for London - Provider
GetMyFirstJob Recruitment - Wages
£25294 per annum - Level
Graduate Scheme Apprenticeship - Apply by
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Opportunity Details
Participants will enjoy excellent benefits, including free travel on the TfL network for themselves and a nominee, discounted national rail and Eurostar travel, pro rata annual leave, and access to various retail, health, leisure, and travel offers.
The placement is supported by award-winning teams and includes one-to-one guidance from a mentor (sponsor), placement manager, lead scheme sponsor, and development adviser. The programme structure includes a combination of training, mentoring, and networking, as well as day-to-day management and technical direction from senior staff.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- Monday, September 7, 2026
- Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Company website: https://tfl.gov.uk/
Qualifications Required
- Completion of at least one year of study
- On track to receive a minimum of a 2:1 ICE-accredited BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering or a closely related subject
- The future academic qualification must meet the requirements for CEng registration with the Institution of Civil Engineers
- Right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme (this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme)
Training
Participants will receive a combination of training, mentoring, and networking opportunities. They will also have one-to-one guidance from a senior engineer (mentor), a placement manager, a lead scheme sponsor, and a development adviser.
Personal Qualities
TfL seeks candidates who are:
- Caring – about colleagues, customers, and their work
- Open – to new ideas and collaboration
- Adaptable – to diverse needs
Prospects
At the end of the placement, participants may have the opportunity to be considered for a graduate position through a fast-track process. The experience gained will support their ongoing career journey towards becoming a professionally qualified civil engineer.
Other Information
- 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)
- Reasonable adjustments are available for any stage of the application process
- 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.
- Contact the recruitment team by phone (0203 005 1680, Monday to Friday 09:00–17:30) or email (EarlyCareersCampaigns@tfl.gov.uk).
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