Mechanical Engineering Year in Industry

Transport for London; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel on TfL network

Travel discounts

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Transport for London invites applications for a Mechanical Engineering Year in Industry Internship. The program runs for one year with multiple rotations across TfL Engineering, offering training to pursue Chartered Engineer status with IMechE and real-world impact on projects from signalling upgrades to accessibility improvements.

You must be in the penultimate year of an MEng or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, with IMechE accreditation.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year of an MEng or MSc in Mechanical Engineering.
• Academic qualification must be IMechE-accredited.
• You must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme and TfL cannot sponsor visas.
• Only one application per year for TfL graduate schemes.

Responsibilities

• One-year development programme with three to four placement rotations across TfL Engineering.
• Support career development toward Chartered Engineer status with IMechE.
• Work on projects across TfL such as track/workstream upgrades and accessibility improvements.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering fundamentals

Education

MEng or MSc in Mechanical Engineering

IMechE accreditation

Job description

Company: TfL, GLA or OPDC

Please note: This role may close soon depending on the level of interest so don't miss out!

Thank you for your interest in applying for this role.

We'd like to remind you thatyou must ensure you are eligible for this scheme before applying. Please read through the eligibility criteria below carefully and ensure that you are eligible before applying.

This application will also contain a series of questions to establish whether or not you are eligible. It is important that youtake great carein reading and answering these questions aswe will not be able to revert your application if an error is made.

Please Note: We only allow one application for any of our Graduate schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn

Mechanical Engineering Year in Industry Internship Every Journey Matters

Fun Fact Our engineers are at the heart of the design and innovation that enables 30 million customer journeys around the Capital, every single day.

Location

London / Hybrid

The role will be based in London. Hybrid working (typically working from home no more than 50% of the time) will be the default arrangement going forward, although some courses and placements will require full-time attendance. All employees have the right to request flexible working; we will consider all requests in a reasonable manner.

Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

At the end of your placement, you may have the opportunity to be considered for a graduate position through our fast-track process. In order to be eligible for a graduate position you must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the graduate scheme. If you wish to be considered for a graduate role, you will be asked to confirm you have the right to work and provide evidence of your right to work in the UK for the duration of the graduate scheme as part of your internship application.

What we offer You will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household

Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household

Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel

Minimum 28 days Annual leave (Pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays.

Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme

Retail, health, leisure, and travel offers

Duration

1 year

Entry requirements

You’ll need to be in your penultimate year of MEng or MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent subject and on track to receive a minimum of 2:2. Your academic qualification must be accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Please be advised that should you be successful in getting an offer for this graduate scheme, your offer will be subject to a satisfactory medical which may include but is not limited to: drugs and alcohol screening, eye test and hearing test.

Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme, as at the start date. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, or only have a right to work here for a limited time which is lesser than the duration of the scheme, you should be aware that TfL will be unable to sponsor you for this role.

Please Note: We only allow one application for any of our Graduate schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn.

Proposed start date

6th September 2027

Job overview

Our Engineers focus on the assets that form the foundation of our transport system. The emphasis of our scheme is on developing world-class mechanical engineers who seek to become the senior engineers, subject matter experts and leaders of the future.

Your work will include finding solutions to meaningful problems, spanning multiple transport modes. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams from across TfL and with customers, local government, and the supply chain to deliver city-defining programmes and cutting-edge technology. Some current works include:

Piccadilly Line Upgrade - Transforming the existing signalling system and procuring a new fleet of modern trains.

Step-Free Access - Improving accessibility across the Tube and Overground networks by making more stations step-free.

Bus Electrification - Enabling greener, cleaner travel by upgrading existing buses to zero tailpipe emissions

Maintenance and Renewals - Working to keep our assets safe and operational, and replacing aging assets so that we keep the Capital running both now and in the future

What will I be doing?

Your one-year development programme will be made up three to four placement rotations that you will choose from across the business, and you will receive all the training and support needed to succeed in your role.

Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience that you need for a successful engineering career. We will also support your route to gaining Chartered Engineer status with the IMechE, and your selection of a permanent role within the TfL Engineering Directorate.

Everyone’s career is different, so every journey is unique, but here's an example of what your year could look like:

You could deliver station power savings or carry out Computational Fluid Dynamic simulations of wind speeds, cooling systems, and passenger flows, and plan the layout of operational equipment

You could be trialling new technologies to help us catch faults early, carrying out risk simulations, track inspections and reviewing new track layouts. There would be opportunities to be involved with track maintenance work which often occurs at night

Placement 3 - Lifts and Escalators Engineering - 3 months You could learn about safety standards, implementing technology updates and reviewing system designs to best create a more accessible network for our customers.

Placement 4 - Depot Operational Engineering - 3 months Based at one of our train maintenance depots, you could learn how to apply root-cause analysis, carry out hands-on maintenance inspections and implement upgrades generated by the rolling stock design team.

Where can this career take me?

Our mechanical engineers have the chance to create a huge impact. A career with us will be varied and exciting, with opportunities across TfL Engineering.

During this internship, you will gain meaningful and valuable work experience which will support you in your ongoing career journey towards becoming a fully qualified Chartered Engineer. At the end of your placement, you may have the opportunity to be considered for graduate position through our fast-track process.

Sustainability

Sustainability is intrinsic to TfL's work ethos, and we ensure that we operate in a sustainable way to protect and regenerate the natural world. You will play a part in transforming the most recognised transport network in the world and helping us to deliver our ambition of creating a greener, healthier, and more prosperous city.

What training and support will you get?

Our award-winning teams will support your ongoing development, through a wide range of on-the-job practical experience and placements. We'll support your professional development through a combination of training, mentoring, and networking.

You’ll also receive one-to-one guidance throughout the programme from your:

Placement manager: Responsible for your day-to-day management and support with your development

Scheme sponsor: A senior manager who acts as a technical and professional adviser and has line manager responsibility

Buddy: Usually a second-year graduate who gives support to you and ensures that you feel welcomed in the organisation

Chartered IMechE mentor: Supports your professional development through providing career coaching and mentoring towards chartership

What do we look for?

Our core values are extremely important to us, and we desire candidates who are:

Caring about our colleagues, our customers and our work

Open to each other, to new ideas and to working together

Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate

Our city. Made better by you.

TfL is a place that is open to your ideas. Where you can make a tangible impact and see the positive results of your work on the people and places around you. It's a place where you can thrive and achieve. Where you're encouraged and enabled and empowered to feel pride in the work you do. The clue is in the name, really. We work together for a better London. A better place for everyone. Constantly improving and enhancing how we operate to shape a city of the future.

Inclusive recruitment process

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver better services and outcomes. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible.As aDisability Confident Leader,we actively encourage applications from disabled people.

Aspart of the Disability Confidentscheme,we aim tooffer an assessmentorinterviewtocandidates who apply via the scheme where theminimumessentialcriteria for skills, knowledge and experiencehasbeen met.In some circumstances, it may not be practical to offer an interview or assessment to every candidate whoapplies through the scheme and meet the minimum essential criteria; in these situations, we select candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the job rather than interviewing all who meet them.

Across all recruitment activity, we recognise that selection methods may vary depending on the nature and scale of the campaign and will be applied fairly,consistentlyand proportionately in line with ourDisability Confident commitments.

In High Volume campaigns including Graduate,Apprenticeand Intern recruitment theminimumcriteria we set is achieving a pass mark in our first stage assessments, adopting a proportionate approachtotheDisability ConfidentOffer an Interviewscheme.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments for any stages of the application process.

Meet the Graduate/Alumni?

I love that I can tailor my placements to help target my specific interests and development objectives, from track to rolling stock and everything in between. The mix between site and office work really helps my understanding as a visual learner and makes no day the same!

Everyone on the scheme and supporting the scheme are so friendly and encouraging - I know I have made the right decision for myself and my career joining the TfL graduate scheme.

- Olivia, Mechanical Engineering Graduate