Highways & Traffic Graduate Scheme
Transport for LondonExpected closing date: Friday, 1 January 2027
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Key Takeaways
- Join the TfL Highways & Traffic Graduate Scheme in London/Hybrid.
- Earn £32,250 per annum, rising to £33,500 in the second year.
- Gain experience across five placement rotations in traffic, highway, and road safety engineering.
- Requires a minimum 2:2 degree in any STEM subject.
- Applications close soon; apply early to avoid missing out.
About the Role
TfL Engineering - Highways & Traffic Graduate Scheme
This two-year development programme offers a mixture of office, site, and hybrid working. You will gain vast knowledge in a range of engineering areas associated with the highway and contribute to improvements that make a real difference to London.
What you will be doing:
The programme consists of up to five placement rotations, designed to equip you with a range of skills and experience:
- Placement 1 – Traffic Engineering (6-9 months): Developing new junction layouts, designing cycle routes, and reviewing traffic survey data.
- Placement 2 – Highway Engineering (approx. 6 months): Developing investigation strategies, pavement design, and technical assessment of third-party proposals.
- Placement 3 – Traffic Control Engineering (6-9 months): Designing and upgrading traffic signals, commissioning signals, and writing specifications.
- Placement 4 – Road Safety (approx. 1 month): Undertaking collision analysis, designing road safety improvements, and supporting road safety audits.
- Placement 5 – Arboriculture & Landscape (approx. 1 month): Learning about green infrastructure, auditing tree surveys, and managing the tree planting programme.
Placement lengths are flexible and can be tailored to individual career aspirations, but all are compulsory to ensure varied experience.
Training and Support:
You will receive support for your technical development through on-the-job experience and placements. Professional development will be supported through classroom and online training, mentoring, and networking opportunities. You will receive one-to-one guidance from a placement manager, scheme sponsor, buddy, and development adviser.
Career Progression:
Upon completion, you can obtain professional membership of a relevant institution and work towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. This can lead to roles such as Senior Engineer or leadership positions managing teams and making strategic decisions.
What we look for:
- Ambition with an inquisitive mind
- Relish a challenge and driven to succeed
- Thrive as part of a diverse team and motivated to add value
- Passion for engineering and a desire to develop in the industry
Application Process:
The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments that must be completed within an allocated time frame. You will have one week to complete online assessments once issued. Assessment centres will take place from November-January.
What we offer:
- Salary: £32,250 per annum, rising to £33,500 in the second year.
- Benefits: Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee, final salary pension scheme, discounted national rail and Eurostar travel, 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, private healthcare discounted scheme, tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme, and retail/leisure offers.
- Duration: 2 years.
- Start Date: 6th September 2027.
Note: This role may close soon depending on the level of interest.