Company: TfL, GLA or OPDC
Job title: Geotechnical Engineer (Band 3)
Contract type: TfL
Reference: 4401
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.
Transport for London (TfL) Engineers are always looking forward. Join us in one of our Infrastructure, Integration and Sustainability Engineering teams and, as well as maintaining and renewing legacy assets, you’ll deliver new infrastructures 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.
Qualifications
* Geotechnical or Civil Engineering degree
* Membership or application pending with the Institution of Civil Engineers or The Geological Society
* Experience in geotechnical inspection, ground investigation, monitoring, assessment, design and stabilisation of earth structures
* Design of foundations, retaining walls and earthworks in a railway and road environment, preferably on the TfL network or other UK major transport infrastructure
* Knowledge of legislation, technical standards and industry best practice related to earth structures and geotechnical engineering
* Ability to use key geotechnical design software Slope/W; experience with Wallap, Repute, Palxis and similar software desirable
Benefits
* Final Salary Pension Scheme
* Free travel on the TfL network
* 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest‑free loan
* 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
* Discounted private healthcare scheme
* Retail, health, leisure and travel offers through the MyTfL rewards programme
Application Process
Please apply using your most recent CV in Word format only.
Closing Date
Sunday 31st May 2026 at 23:59
Vetting Process
At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us. 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.
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 guarantees 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.
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