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Project & Programmes Specialist Graduate
Our challenges are big, creating even bigger opportunities. You’ll get to work with some of the best business and diverse leaders in the industry modernising London, bringing fresh insights and inspirations to the problems they face. Our graduate scheme is carefully designed to help kick-start your career.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 2:2 degree in any discipline.
Please be advised that should you be successful in getting an offer for this graduate scheme, your offer will be subject to a satisfactory medical which may include but is not limited to drugs and alcohol screening, eye test and hearing test.
Referring to the eligibility criteria in the Job Description, please ensure you have listed all relevant qualifications and grades obtained including expected results and the date of when you expect to receive these by.
Please attach proof of your qualifications (if available) when making an application.
Job overview
TfL delivers critical portfolios of projects to make journeys better for our customers. Our projects vary from enhancing our stations, trains, tracks and roads to multi £billion programmes to invest in our infrastructure and the technology that supports it. Our core values of delivering safely, sustainably, reliably, and affordably are at the heart of every project. People are the key to our success and by making sure we share knowledge, skills, and expertise across our programmes we enhance both your career and how we deliver for London
The Project & Programmes Graduate scheme will provide the opportunity to work across multiple areas in TfL and be involved in some of the UKs most exciting and high-profile programmes and projects, as well as the potential to be involved in Technology Programmes working on innovative projects that improve the experience of customers across London. The scheme will cover Project Controls (including Planning & Risk management), Project Management and Construction Management and Graduates who complete the scheme will have the opportunity to go into a role in any of those areas and enjoy a career directly contributing to keeping London moving.
What will I be doing?
As a graduate, your two-year development programme will be made up of up to four placement rotations. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career. We also understand that everyone’s career is different, so every graduate’s journey is unique. Here’s an idea of what yours could look like:
Placement 1 – Planning Assistant /Risk Assistant– 6 months – working in the PMO in a team responsible for the project planning or Risk Management for multiple Projects & Programmes across Capital Delivery and Asset Performance & Capital Delivery
Placement 2 – Assistant Project Manager – 6 months – working in a project team in TfL Capital or Technology & Data you will be responsible for all aspects of managing a project including Scope, Governance and Resource Management. The actual responsibilities will be dependent on the stage and details of the project.
Placement 3 – Construction – 6 months – gaining experience of managing construction projects in TfL Capital and having responsibility for several aspects of these projects including stakeholder management and Quality assurance.
Placement 4- Graduates will have the preference to return to one of the 3 areas they have already had a placement in depending on where they’d like to gain further experience and where they see their future role being. This could also be an opportunity to try a different style of Project Management, e.g., Agile
There is a lot of flexibility for graduates to choose their own placements and tailor the scheme to your own development ambitions.
Where can this career take me?
Graduates who complete this scheme progress to a variety of roles. Examples of immediate progression have been: Assistant Project Manager, Project Controls Assistant, Planning Assistant, Assistant Risk Manager, Assistant Construction Manager, Project Sponsor.
In the longer-term, Graduates who complete this scheme have progressed to senior leadership roles. For example: Senior Programme Manager, Senior Construction Manager, Professional Manager-Project Controls/Planning.
What training and support will you get?
Whilst on the scheme, we’ll support your technical development through a wide range of on-the-job practical experiences and placements. We’ll also support your professional development through a combination of classroom-led training courses, online training courses, mentoring opportunities, and structured networking opportunities. You will receive one-to-one support throughout the programme from your scheme sponsor and your Line Manager.
What do we look for?
Everything we do as an organisation is to ensure that our evolving city remains future proof for millions of Londoners. Our talented graduates form a vital part of that vision, so it’s important that we find the best people to help us do this. We’re looking for people who:
- Lead the way
- Have an inquisitive mind
- Motivated to add value
- Have a positive attitude to problem solving
- Like to make a difference
As a member of the team, we’ll give you responsibility and the opportunity to add value from day one. If you are excited by inspiring and influencing the future of London and are up for a challenge and thrive under pressure, then this is the career path for you.
Important Information
Hybrid working is currently the policy of the areas this Graduate scheme is in, this could change over the time on scheme.
