At a Glance
- Tasks: Join TfL to ensure safe and functional highway and marine structures across London.
- Company: Transport for London, a leader in urban transport management.
- Benefits: Enjoy free travel, generous leave, and a final salary pension scheme.
- Other info: Hybrid working model and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on London's infrastructure while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering or equivalent experience in highway/marine structures.
The predicted salary is between 25147 - 27596 £ per year.
Contract type: TfL Reference: 4372
Application closing date: Sunday 5th July at 23:59
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4‑week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.
Overview
Transport for London (TfL) manages more than 1800 highway structures on their strategic highway network including bridges, retaining walls, road tunnels, bus station infrastructure and 9 marine piers across London. The Surface and Highway Structures (S&HS) team is based in the TfL Engineering Directorate and provides trusted support and advice to highway and marine related teams in the organisation about structures assets. This support is a critical part of ensuring that TfL builds and maintains safe, functional and compliant structures assets and that existing structures are not adversely impacted by other internal or external works.
TfL is currently looking for a Band 3 (B3) Engineer to join this established team. A technical expert in your field of highway or marine structures, you will be required to provide technical assurance for structures assets and support colleagues across TfL in a wide variety of challenges and projects. You will be comfortable liaising and working collaboratively with TfL colleagues, framework contractors, third party developers and external stakeholders, in providing technical assurance and pragmatic asset management advice getting the best outcomes for the organisation.
Skills, knowledge and experience
You will be educated to a minimum of Degree level or be able to demonstrate equivalent structural experience and competence in the highway and/or marine structures environment. You will ideally be a technician or graduate member working towards Chartered or Incorporated Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or other relevant internationally recognised institution. You will understand national technical standards, legislation, health, safety and environmental considerations, sustainability, design, construction, operation, inspection, maintenance, assessment, and industry best practices related to highway and/or marine structures. You will be able to provide technical advice about highway structures and/or marine assets, to support colleagues in operations, strategy, asset and risk management and for projects related to transport structures.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and 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 the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.
We understand a confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. So please don’t hesitate to apply if you think you have what it takes even if you feel you don’t meet all the criteria. We’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
- 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
- TfL is committed to work‑life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
- Tax‑efficient cycle‑to‑work programme
- Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
- Discounted Eurostar travel
Vetting Process
At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.
Engineer (Band 3) - Surface & Highway Structures in London employer: Future of London
Transport for London (TfL) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, TfL provides excellent benefits such as a final salary pension scheme, free travel on the TfL network, and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Joining TfL means being part of a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to maintaining London's vital infrastructure while fostering a collaborative and supportive culture.
