Mechanical Engineering Graduate Scheme

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Company: TfL, GLA or OPDC

Every Journey Matters

Our engineers are at the heart of the design and innovation that enables 30 million customer journeys around the Capital, every single day.

£32,250, rising to £33,500 in the second year

London / Hybrid

The role will be based in London. Hybrid working (typically working from home no more than 50% of the time) will be the default arrangement going forward, although some courses and placements will require full-time attendance. All employees have the right to request flexible working; we will consider all requests in a reasonable manner.

Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

• Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household
• Final salary pension scheme
• Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel
• Minimum 30 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

2 years

A minimum of 2:2 MEng or MSc accredited Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related subject.

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

6 th September 2027

Our Engineers focus on the assets that form the foundation of our transport system. The emphasis of our graduate scheme is on developing world‑class mechanical engineers who seek to become the senior engineers, subject matter experts and leaders of the future.

Your work will include finding solutions to meaningful problems, spanning multiple transport modes. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams from across TfL and with customers, local government, and the supply chain to deliver city‑defining programmes and cutting‑edge technology. Some current works include:

Piccadilly Line Upgrade – Transforming the line’s infrastructure and introducing a new fleet of modern trains.

Step-Free Access – Improving accessibility across the Tube and Overground networks by making more stations step‑free.

Bus Electrification – Enabling greener, cleaner travel by upgrading existing buses to zero tailpipe emissions

Maintenance and Renewals – Working to keep our assets safe and operational, and replacing aging assets so that we keep the Capital running both now and, in the future

As a graduate, your two-year development programme will be made up of around eight placement rotations. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career.

We also understand that everyone’s career is different, so every graduate’s journey is unique. Here’s an example of what yours could look like:

As a graduate, you’ll be introduced to core business, taking on core systems and contributing to larger projects. You'll learn about the operational work, interfaces, and technologies driving TfL.

You could work on a major train upgrade project, undertaking 3D…