Job title: Senior Electrical Engineer - Building Services (Band 3)
Salary: Circa £65k plus excellent benefits
Grade: Pay Band 3
Contract type: TfL Reference: 3631
Team: Electrical & Mechanical Building Services Directorate: Engineering
Contract details: Permanent Location*: Stratford / Hybrid
Application closing date: Sunday 15th March 2026 at 2359
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.
Transport for London (TfL) Engineers, whilst always aspiring to 'world class project delivery' are always looking forward. Join us in our Building Services Engineering teams and, as well as maintaining legacy assets, you'll deliver new systems and solutions. There's more to it than tubes, roads, a variety buildings, bridges and other structures. This is about connecting communities and creating opportunities, so we're ready for the 21st century and beyond.
As a Senior Electrical Engineer in the E&M Engineering team, you will ideally be a Chartered member of an appropriate Institution (IET, CIBSE etc.), with excellent knowledge of LV electrical systems and lighting within railway and/or building services applications. Along with significant understanding of design, construction, operation, maintenance and investigations of electrical systems within a transport or building services environment, you will have a fundamental understanding of relevant E&M legislation and standards, as well as the ability to make recommendations and provide structured advice to stakeholders ranging from senior management to developing engineers. You will need to be a clear communicator, both verbally and in report writing and may work either as part of a multi-disciplinary team or alone in certain instances.
The more technical experience you have, 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 a Senior Engineer at TfL.
Equality, diversity and 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. Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV.
PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
Closing date for applications is Sunday 15th March 2026 at 2359
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
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.