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Transport for London (TfL) Engineers are always looking forward. Join us in Permanent Way Engineering and, as well as maintaining legacy assets, you’ll deliver new systems and solutions. There’s more to it than Tubes, roads, buildings and bridges. This is about connecting communities and creating opportunities, so we’re ready for the 21st century and beyond.
The role
As a Band 2 Engineer you will have an understanding of Track engineering, with a good knowledge of TfL and wider industry theory and practice. Successful applicants will have some experience of providing professional engineering support to projects in an engineering organisation.
Working in the Track Design team, you will be involved with a wide range of P.Way design works, using the track design software to produce drawings from the feasibility of the early stage works to detailed construction phases. Day-to-day, you will be delivering technical solutions for stakeholders across the business and providing track design and technical guidance to Operational and Delivery Units.
You will also work as part of the wider Track Engineering Team, as part of the training there will be opportunities to work on gauging, project engineering, maintenance and configuration of track across the TfL estate, supporting the operation of the railway and gain appreciation and knowledge within the TfL organisation.
You will need to understand how the track design team operates within project delivery and be able to understand complex issues but be able to communicate this to a wide range of stakeholders within the overall TfL structure. You will be expected to continue to develop your expertise within the team.
Essential skills, knowledge & experience
Skills
- Strong analytical and assessment skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to creatively solve problems – establishing solutions with existing resources
Knowledge
- Ideally for graduates with Engineering degrees, or higher education equivalent with rail experiences
- Good knowledge and understanding of engineering theory and principles
- Good understanding of the track assets and the railway sector
Experience
- Experience of collaborating across teams and in different asset areas
- Experience of developing and delivering technical projects/solutions
- Experience of Permanent Way / Track Engineering
The more teams and projects you’ve been involved with, the better. It’s also equally important you bring a passion for the TfL Vision and strategy too. That’s because, wherever you join us, you’ll explore work of unparalleled scale, scope and variety across a unique range of projects, as you build your career and expertise. So come and bring on tomorrow, as a Band 2 Engineer at TfL.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.
Application process
Please apply using your CV and a covering letter. Word format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. The closing date for applications is Sunday 27th August 2023 @ 23:59.
If you have been unsuccessful in applying for this role within the last six months, you need not re-apply.
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:
- Final salary pension scheme
- Free travel for you on the TfL network
- Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
- 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
- Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
- Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
- Discounted Eurostar travel
