Internship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-week Quantity Surveying Summer Placement with Transport for London.
- Earn £27,029 pro rata per annum, in line with the London Living Wage.
- Be based in London with a hybrid working arrangement.
- Requires you to be in your penultimate year of a RICS-accredited Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management degree, on track for a 2:2.
- The role may close soon, so early application is advised.
About the Role
Quantity Surveying Summer Placement Scheme
Transport for London (TfL) is seeking Quantity Surveyors to join their Commercial teams, focusing on ensuring value for money in projects and transforming London's infrastructure.
What you will be doing:
- Work within a project team to upgrade TfL's infrastructure.
- Be involved in crucial projects such as extending the network, improving station capacity, purchasing new trains and buses, updating technology for network reliability, reducing service times, and developing new station entrances.
- Gain experience working alongside Commercial Managers and potentially visit other sites to understand the full Procurement and Commercial function.
- Focus on sustainability in construction methods, techniques, and material procurement.
Where can this career take you?
- This placement offers meaningful work experience to support your journey towards becoming a Chartered Quantity Surveyor.
- There is a potential opportunity to be considered for a graduate position through a fast-track process at the end of the placement.
Training and Support:
- Clear objectives will be set at the start of the placement.
- Mid-placement and end-of-placement reviews with your placement manager.
- An independent sponsor will be available for the duration of the placement.
Entry Requirements:
- You must be in your penultimate year of a RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
- You must be on track to achieve a minimum 2:2 classification.
- Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme.
Benefits:
- Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee.
- Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel.
- 30 days annual leave (pro rata plus public and bank holidays).
- Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme.
- Retail, health, leisure, and travel offers.
Important Information:
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Start Date: 14th June 2027
- Location: London/Hybrid (typically working from home no more than 50% of the time over a 4-week period).
- Salary: £27,029 pro rata, per annum.
- Application Process: Consists of 5 steps, including online assessments. You have 1 week to complete online assessments once started.
- Closing Date: This role may close soon depending on the level of interest.