Job title:
Construction Engineer (Band 3)
Grade:
Payband 3
Salary:
Circa £57k
Contract type:
TfL
Reference:
2449
Team:
Construction Engineering
Directorate:
Engineering
Contract details:
Permanent
Location:
Stratford / Other TfL sites / Hybrid
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between on-site and home over a 4-week period in line with current company policy. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.
Transport for London (TfL) Engineers are always looking forward. Join us in one of our Civil Engineering teams 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.
Day-to-day, your focus will be on delivering designs, drawings, information, calculations, and enhancements that keep vital, innovative, and big-budget projects moving. You'll make sure assets are safe, working, and compliant; develop your own solutions; and be a trusted source of engineering advice for everyone, including our Heads of Engineering Delivery.
Key Accountabilities
Providing Civil Engineering input in support of TfL operations, strategy, projects, and asset management. This may include discipline specific engineering, construction engineering / temporary works and project engineering input.
Safeguarding the safety, integrity, sustainability, and efficiency of the Civil Engineering assets at all stages in the asset life cycle through engagement in planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, inspection, and assessment of temporary and permanent civil engineering systems.
Knowledge
* Ideally either a Member or working towards Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or other relevant internationally recognised institution
* Knowledge of legislation, technical standards, and industry best practice relevant to Construction Engineering delivery
* Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental considerations applicable to Construction Engineering / Temporary Works
* Knowledge of Construction Engineering / Temporary Works design, construction, operation and maintenance systems on Civil Engineering and other discipline specific assets
Skills
* Ability to undertake construction of Civil Engineering or other discipline specific systems, temporary works, and assets under supervision
* Ability to assess the condition of Civil Engineering or other discipline specific systems, temporary works, and assets under supervision
* Ability to maintain and undertake asset management of some Civil Engineering or other discipline specific systems, temporary works and assets
* Ability to plan, undertake and supervise the construction of Civil Engineering or other discipline specific systems
Experience
* Experience in some or all: Civil Engineering and Temporary Works or other discipline specific design, handover, operation, and maintenance
* Temporary Works Coordinator or working towards the required competency for the role
The more teams you've been part of, the better. But it's 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 an Engineer at TfL.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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 maximum two-page Cover Letter.
We recommend that you consider the motivations, skills, knowledge and experience required for this role and ensure your CV and cover letter outlines where you meet these criteria.
.PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.
The closing date for applications is Monday 6th October 2025 @ 23:59.
Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applicants.
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
* 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 or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
* 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
* Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
* Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
* Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
* Discounted Eurostar travel