Construction Year in Industry

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 Graduate 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  

• 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 & many more 

Duration  

1 year 

Entry requirements  

You will need to have completed at least two years of study in your undergraduate course and predicted a minimum of 2:2 grade on a related course.  

Your future academic qualification must also meet the requirements for registration to chartered membership status with CIOB Chartered Institute of Building.  

Education 

• Currently studying towards a degree in:  

• Civil Engineering 

• Construction Management 

• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent. 

• Infrastructure or related discipline 

• Placement year approved by university. 

Please be advised that should you be successful in getting an offer for this Year in Industry 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. 

Proposed start date: 

September 2027 

What will I be doing?  

This Year in Industry placement provides undergraduate students with practical experience of delivering construction and infrastructure projects within Transport for London, supporting project teams in the safe, efficient and sustainable delivery of works across the transport network. 

We are seeking motivated undergraduate students with a passion for construction and infrastructure delivery. Candidates should be working towards a relevant degree and demonstrate strong communication skills, a proactive attitude and a commitment to health and safety. Successful applicants will support the delivery of complex construction projects across the TfL network while developing practical experience in project, construction and stakeholder management. The role requires individuals who can work collaboratively, embrace learning opportunities and contribute positively to a safety-first culture. 

Our aim is to give you a sample of the type of work that Construction Management undertake at Transport for London, working with wider Project teams. We understand that everyone’s career and ambitions are different, so every individual's journey is unique, however each placement will involve the basics of Construction Management, with a focus on working within a team.  

You will be working within our Construction team on a diverse range of Capital Programmes, from the Picadilly Line upgrade to a Highways project and anything in-between. In your time embedded within the function you will be supporting the delivery of multi modal (London Underground, DLR, Highways, Trams etc) major construction programmes within the TfL estate. The role will involve both site working and working in an office environment. While on site you’ll have a chance to see the project you’re involved in come to life. Some of the work you will be involved in is listed below: 

• Supporting Construction and project teams in project delivery. 

• Assisting with monitoring safety, quality and progress on site. 

• Attending site inspections, meetings and progress reviews. 

• Supporting programme, cost and risk reporting activities. 

• Assisting with contractor coordination and stakeholder engagement. 

• Contributing to lessons learned and continuous improvement activities. 

• Supporting sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives. 

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.  

Where can this career take me? 

During this placement you will gain meaningful and valuable work experience which will support you in your ongoing career journey towards becoming professionally qualified.  This could mean a role such as Assistant Construction Manager, which then has a pathway to Senior Construction Manager. 

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: 

• Sponsor: A People Leader who acts as a technical and professional adviser and has line manager responsibility 

• Mentor: A Subject Matter expert (SME) in construction  

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

• Lead Scheme Sponsor: A Senior People Leader  who sets the technical direction for the scheme and guides the development and training of those on scheme 

• Buddy: Usually an apprentice or Year in Industry who gives support to you and ensure that you feel welcomed in the organisation 

• Development adviser: Supports your professional development through providing career coaching and career progression at TfL 

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 

Application process 

The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments which will need to be completed within an allocated time frame. We highly recommend that you read through this document thoroughly so that you can familiarise yourself with the process.