Geotechnical Engineer (Band 3)

Job title: Geotechnical Engineer (Band 3)

Grade: Payband 3     Salary: Circa £57k

Contract type: TfL     Reference: 4401

Team: Earth Structures & Geotechnics     Directorate: Engineering

Contract details: Permanent    Location: Stratford / Hybrid

Application closing date: Sunday 31st May 2026 at 23:59

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.

As a Geotechnical Engineer you will have a Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering Degree and be either a Member or have applied for the Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or The Geological Society.

You will have experience in geotechnical inspection, ground investigation, monitoring, assessment, design and stabilisation of earth structures as well as design of foundations, retaining walls and earthworks in a railway and road environment preferably gained 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 is essential. Ability to use key geotechnical design software Slope/W is Essential and other softwares such as Wallap, Repute, Palxis and others is Desirable.

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 geotechnical  Engineer at TfL.

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 most recent CV. (Word format only)

We encourage you to apply for the position that is most relevant to your existing skills, knowledge and experience as shortlisting is carried out on the basis of how well you meet the criteria for the role.

This position is being readvertised. If you have previously applied, your application has already been reviewed, and you do not need to reapply.   

Closing date for applications is Sunday 31st May 2026 at 23:59

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.

Our benefit package includes;

• Final Salary Pension Scheme

• Free travel for you on the TfL network

• A 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest free loan

• 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 through the MyTfL rewards programme

• Discounted Eurostar travel

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, 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.