Construction in Industry

Position: Construction Year in Industry
Location: London Borough of Newham

Location

London/Hybrid

Up to 50% of time can be spent working from home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements may alter 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 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…