Transport for London (TfL) is responsible for one of the world’s most successful urban transport networks. We are a truly unique organisation, providing the travel system and infrastructure upon which London relies. Delivering almost the entire London travel network, we manage everything from the London Underground and London Buses, to London Riverboat Services, London Trams and 580km of the capital’s roads. But we don’t just get people from A to B. The services we supply ensure the economic and social wellbeing of one of the world’s greatest cities
We’re not just thinking about today though. We’re also planning for tomorrow – building a transport network fit for a 21st Century city. We’re playing a vital role in preparing London for the Olympic games, and in creating a more sustainable future for the capital. The vast range of services we provide, and the team we need to provide them, enable us to offer an unprecedented variety of graduate schemes, each requiring their own distinct set of qualifications and attributes.
London’s roads are some of the busiest in Europe. Every day thousands of vehicles drive into, out of, or around the capital. This scheme will involve you in civil engineering projects in Road Network Management (RNM), the Directorate of Traffic Operations (DTO) and the Strategy Directorate, all of which share the responsibility of looking after above-ground transport in London. You’ll be involved with projects such as traffic schemes, bridge rehabilitation, bus priority initiatives, transit schemes and the maintanace and renewal of the capital’s roads.
Placements
If you’re placed within the DTO you’ll initially join the Programme & Business Management Office to develop an understanding of the business and programme requirements. After that you’ll be offered a choice of placements of up to four months long across the directorate and in other parts of Transport for London. These may include working in areas such as:
- Programme & Business Management Centre
- Research & Development
- Traffic Infrastructure
- Urban Traffic Control
- Performance & Maintenance
In addition to the above placements within DTO you’ll also have the opportunity to work across numerous Directoratates across TfL.
If you’re placed within RNM or Strategy you’ll work in a number of placements lasting six months. Examples of potential placements could include:
- Road Network Management Area Teams
- Programme Management Office
- Operational support
- Project Initiation Team
- Major Projects (e.g. Thames Gateway Bridge)
- Procurement
- Strategic Project Support
- Public Realm
- Possible external secondment to Transport for London’s contractors
You’ll also get the opportunity to undertake placements in other Directorates and other parts of Transport for London.
Further Education and Professional Studies
Placements are designed to facilitate a greater understanding of project management methodologies. On the scheme, you’ll be encouraged to develop existing and new skills within your placements.You’ll be supported towards achieving the Associate of Project Management Professional Level (IPMA Level D).
Duration
Two years.
Entry Requirements
We look for a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline, although Engineering, Logistics or Project and Business related degrees are particularly welcome.
Benefits
Join us as a graduate and you’ll become part of a business that’s changing London. Our rewards package is everything you’d expect from a graduate scheme of this nature. The starting salary is £24,488 in the first year, depending on your performance and progress this will increase in the second year. You and a nominated other will receive a free annual Oyster Card for travel throughout the TfL network. You’ll also receive an interest-free loan and 75% reimbursement of the cost of the purchase of annual tickets for travel outside of the TfL network. You’ll benefit from 30 days’ annual holiday (along with the standard eight days of public holidays) and you’ll be eligible to sing up for the TfL final salary pension scheme. You’ll also receive health club and gym discounts and optional private medical insurance.