Environment and Sustainability Engineering

London-based hybrid working. The graduate's time will be split equally between the office and home. Most of TfL's graduates work normal office hours, with occasional shifts to take part in night or weekend engineering activities (depending on the placement)., The scheme will set the graduate on course to become a Chartered Engineer with their chosen institution, and a Chartered Environmentalist with their chosen institution or the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA). They will also have the opportunity to undertake a range of online and in-person training courses., TfL's vision is to be a strong, green heartbeat for London. Their Sustainability Strategy sets out their Environment, Social, and Economic sustainability ambition, while their Corporate Environment Plan sets out a framework for tackling the climate and ecological emergency across the themes of Air Quality, Climate Change, Green Infrastructure & Biodiversity, Sustainable Resources, Water & Noise. TfL's transport network and placemaking plays a massive role in the London Mayor's ambition for London to be an operationally Net Zero city by the end of the decade. TfL's Engineering & Asset Strategy Directorate will play a pivotal role in the delivery of TfL's Sustainability ambitions. London never stops, and the engineering challenge faced in modernising and upgrading systems has been likened to undertaking open-heart surgery on a patient while they are running a marathon! From strategising and solution development through to engineering design, delivery, and optimisation, engineers will be at the heart of sustainability transformation. To meet this challenge, TfL is building its Environment & Sustainability Engineering capability in line with the huge amount of interesting and important work ahead. The work will be multi-disciplinary, span multiple transport modes, and cut across all elements of environment and social sustainability. Graduates will work in teams made up of colleagues across TfL, customers, local government, suppliers, consultants, and contractors to deliver city-defining programmes and transformational change to operations. What will the graduate be doing? The graduate programme will consist of placements lasting between three and six months across TfL and the Engineering & Asset Strategy Directorate. The aim is to equip the graduate with the range of skills and experience needed to launch a successful engineering career. They will also undertake a series of short placements in maintenance and operations teams, invaluable experience that will give them a greater appreciation of the end user in their solutions. Everyone's career path and ambitions are different, so every graduate's journey with TfL is unique. Graduates will have the freedom to choose placements, guided by their scheme sponsor, chartership mentor, and development advisor. Placements outside of Engineering can also be arranged to gain an appreciation of the full range of TfL activities, including Project Sponsorship, the Safety Health and Environment Office, and even the Commissioner's Office. External placements with organisations such as the Department for Transport and contractors are also possible. The ultimate aim is to gain the skills and experience required to underpin the path towards becoming a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Environmentalist. TfL is looking to develop multi-disciplinary engineers, and to guide their development towards becoming a Chartered Engineer, graduates will be asked to express a preference for an Engineering institution on application. This will determine whether they follow the Engineering & Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering Graduate Scheme development pathway. Streams

• IET
Aligning with the IET will mean a bias towards systems, electrical, electronic, communication, or control systems engineering. Placements could include: + Systems engineering that ensures Major Projects consider Environmental system outcomes from the start + Delivery of charging infrastructure for London's incoming electric bus fleet + Delivery of signalling strategy to reduce traction energy consumption + Designing power network upgrades for renewable energy connections, and more.
• IMechE
Aligning with the IMechE will mean a bias towards mechanical engineering and materials. Placements could include: + Investigating groundwater pumping rates at London Underground stations to quantify available ground source heat + Delivery of TfL's Building Decarbonisation programme across stations, depots, and offices + Developing heating & cooling technical strategies for different operational systems + Working with the Human Factors team to design accessible and inclusive spaces + Supporting trials of novel low-carbon construction materials.
• ICE
Aligning with the ICE will mean a bias towards civil and structural engineering. Placements could include: + Developing Whole Life Carbon Management Plans for Major Projects + Evaluating climate change risks and developing technical strategies to improve resilience + Designing Sustainable Drainage Systems to improve flood resilience and biodiversity + Optimising structural design to minimise whole life carbon emissions + Developing environmental management tools and training + Working with concrete suppliers to scale low-carbon concrete production in London. Regardless of the institution alignment, graduates will undertake a range of challenging placements that will give them an overview of sustainability at TfL and help kickstart their career as an Engineer. The placements listed are indicative - graduates will have unparalleled freedom in building their own scheme, selecting opportunities that suit their skills and aspirations. Where can this career take the graduate? TfL's engineers make a huge impact. Upon completion of the scheme, graduates are expected to move into TfL's Environment & Sustainability Engineering team or another engineering team, where they will continue to develop their career as an engineer. They will progressively take on more challenging assignments as they build their sustainability and engineering competencies. Within five years, graduates will be expected to take on increasing responsibility, leading engineering delivery and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to deliver complex engineering solutions and develop sustainability strategies. This will facilitate their application for Chartered Engineer and Environmentalist status. TfL's engineering graduates go on to undertake engineering management roles on multi-discipline projects of national importance or to lead discipline engineering teams. What training and support will graduates receive? While on the scheme, graduates will receive technical development through on-the-job practical experiences from placements. They will also attend a combination of classroom-led and online training courses, mentoring, and structured networking opportunities with scheme alumni. Graduates will receive one-to-one guidance throughout the programme from:
• Placement manager: Responsible for day-to-day management and support with development
• Scheme sponsor: A senior manager who acts as a technical and professional adviser with line management responsibility
• Chartership Mentor: A senior engineer independent of line management, providing objective and confidential support for professional development towards being a Chartered Engineer
• Buddy: Usually an apprentice or graduate, providing support to ensure a welcoming experience in the organisation
• Development adviser: Supports professional development through career coaching and progression at TfL
  
  The duration of the scheme varies with each stream in line with TfL's core Engineering Graduate schemes:
• 2 years - IET and IMechE stream
• 3 years - ICE stream
Entry requirements Candidates must already hold or be on track to achieve a minimum of either:
• A 2:1 MEng/MSc in an engineering or a closely related subject accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE),
or
• A 2:2 MEng/MSc in an engineering or a closely related subject accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) or the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET).
These entry criteria align with the accreditation requirements of the relevant Engineering Institutions. Please be advised that should a candidate be successful in receiving an offer for this graduate scheme, the offer may be subject to a satisfactory medical, which may include but is not limited to: drugs and alcohol screening, eye test, and hearing test.,
• Caring about colleagues, customers, and work
• Open to new ideas and working collaboratively
• Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate
If a candidate wants to influence the future of London and transport, develop into a multi-discipline engineer, and contribute to solving the climate and ecological emergencies, this graduate scheme is for them.

TfL operates a transparent recruitment process that removes barriers for disabled candidates. TfL is a Disability Confident employer, offering guaranteed interviews to candidates who apply via the scheme where the minimum criteria for skills, knowledge, and experience have been met. The recruitment process continues to be underpinned by a fair and robust reasonable adjustments process, in collaboration with Occupational Health colleagues and expert organisations.

£31,000 rising to £32,250 in year 2, rising to £36,000 in year 3, Graduates 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 the graduate and a nominee who lives in the same household
• Final salary pension scheme
• Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel
• Minimum 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Private healthcare discounted scheme
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more