Mechanical Engineering Summer Placement

Please note:

This role may close soon depending on the level of interest so don't miss out!

Thank you for your interest in applying for this role.

We'd like to remind you that you must ensure you are eligible for this scheme before applying. Please read through the eligibility criteria below carefully and ensure that you are eligible before applying.

This application will also contain a series of questions to establish whether or not you are eligible. It is important that you take great care in reading and answering these questions as we will not be able to revert your application if an error is made.

Please Note:

We only allow one application for any of our Graduate schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn

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.

£27,029 pro rata, per annum

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. 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. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve 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 internship application.

• Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household 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

12 weeks

You will need to have completed at least one year of study and be on track to receive a minimum of 2:2 MEng or MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent subject. Your academic qualification must be accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

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.

Please Note:

We only allow one application for any of our Graduate schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn

14th June 2027

Our Engineers focus on the assets that form the foundation of our transport system. The emphasis of our 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…