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Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering Degree

Transport for London
Location
London
Salary
£31,289 per year
Duration
5.5 - 6 years
Degree awarded
Level 6
Start date
1 January 2027
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English Grade 4+, 3 A-Levels Grade BBC or equivalent including Maths

About the role

Be at the forefront of major transport system upgrades working on London's bridges, roads and tunnels. As a Civil Engineering Apprentice, you will support works to ensure the ongoing reliability and safety of London's world-class transport infrastructure. The 5.5-6 year development programme comprises different 3-6 month placement rotations designed to equip you with the range of skills and experience needed for a successful career. Apprentices have the option to undertake technical placements in various teams to align with their interests, typically after year 2.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age by the start date. A minimum of 2 GCSEs Grade A*-C or Grade 4 and above including Maths and English language. 3 A-Levels at grades BBC or equivalent including Maths.

Working week

Hybrid working with 50% of time split between office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

Skills

Civil EngineeringInfrastructure ManagementProject DeliveryTechnical AnalysisTransport Systems

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English language · Grade 4
Essential
A Level · Maths · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade C

Training & development

5.5-6 year apprenticeship programme with different 3-6 month placement rotations covering varied civil engineering assets including bridges, roads, tunnels, embankments, cuttings, and drainage networks. Technical placements available in specialist teams aligned with apprentice interests.
Future prospects
Upon successful completion, potential roles include: Engineering Technician, Assistant Engineer, Works Inspector, Assistant Project Manager, Assistant Operations Officer, with further career development opportunities in engineering, operations and project delivery teams.

About Transport for London

Transport for London operates London's vast transport network including buses, Underground, Overground, DLR, trams, river buses and Elizabeth line. Engineers focus on assets forming the foundation of the transport system, managing thousands of bridges, hundreds of kilometres of roads and tunnels, embankments, cuttings and drainage networks.
Website
tfl.gov.uk
If this one works out

This role is in London. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £900–£1,400 a month.

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