Construction Engineer (Band 2)

Job title: Construction Engineer (Band 2)

Grade: Payband 2     Salary: Circa £37,250

Contract type: TfL     Reference: 3387

Team: Construction Engineering     Directorate: Engineering

Contract details: Permanent

Location: Stratford / Other TfL sites / Hybrid

Application closing date: Sunday 1st February 2026 @ 23:59

TfL is currently unable to provide sponsorship to candidates for this role as the Home Office’s eligibility criteria for sponsorship will not be met. TfL keeps its approach under review in line with changes to UK immigration rules. We are also unable to provide advice or guidance on individual immigration queries and advise candidates to check the Government’s website for further information.

Transport for London (TfL) Engineers are always looking forward. Join us in one of our Civil Engineering teams and, as well as maintaining legacy assets, you’ll deliver new systems 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, you’ll be primarily site based, supporting the safe and compliant delivery of civil engineering works. You’ll work closely with engineers, inspectors, contractors and designers to make sure construction activities meet approved designs and TfL standards.

You’ll carry out independent technical assurance and inspections of permanent and temporary works, help identify quality issues and non-conformances and support the resolution of engineering and construction challenges as works progress.

Key Accountabilities

You’ll play an important role in supporting construction delivery by:

• Providing civil engineering support to TfL projects and operations, primarily through site-based construction assurance and inspection activities
• Helping safeguard the safety, integrity and performance of civil engineering assets during construction, including permanent and temporary works
• Undertaking independent technical assurance of works to confirm compliance with approved designs, specifications and inspection test plans
• Supporting the review of construction documentation, including temporary works designs, method statements, risk assessments and inspection test plans
• Reporting quality observations, defects and non-conformances clearly and accurately

Knowledge

• A relevant civil engineering qualification or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of legislation, technical standards, and industry best practice relevant to Construction Engineering delivery
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental considerations applicable to Construction Engineering / Temporary Works
• Knowledge temporary works processes and controls

Skills

• Ability to supervise and inspect civil engineering works on site under the direction of a senior engineer
• Ability to independently examine construction activities for the purpose of technical assurance
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and inspection test plans
• Ability to identify quality issues, raise concerns clearly and escalate where needed
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including producing clear site reports

Experience

Essential:

• Experience supporting the independent examination of works for technical assurance    under the direction of a senior engineer
• Experience delivering or inspecting reinforced concrete works, including reading reinforcement drawings and inspecting works on site
• Experience delivering or inspecting highways works, including surfacing and waterproofing
• Hold valid CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card

Desirable:

• Experience delivering or inspecting structural steelwork
• Experience acting as a Temporary Works Supervisor or Coordinator (TWS/C) or working towards this level
• Working towards IEng or above with the Institution of Civil Engineers (or equivalent)
• Hold PTS (Personal Track Safety) qualification 

The more teams you’ve been part of, the better. But 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 an 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 CV and a maximum two-page Cover Letter. 

We recommend that you consider the motivations, skills, knowledge and experience required for this role and ensure your CV and cover letter outlines where you meet these criteria. .PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1st February 2026 @ 23:59.

Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel