Job Description - Mechanical Engineering Summer Placement (047108)
Organisation
HR Director
Job
Mechanical Engineering Summer Placement
Position Type - Full Time
Thank you for your interest in applying for this TfL Internship Scheme.
Please ensure you are eligible for this scheme before applying. Read through the eligibility criteria below carefully.
This application will contain a series of questions to establish your eligibility. Please take care in 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 Internship schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn.
Mechanical Engineering Summer Placement
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.
Location
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.
What we offer
You will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow, which include:
1. Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household
2. Final salary pension scheme
3. Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel
4. 30 days Annual leave (Pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays
5. Retail, health, leisure, and travel offers
Duration
12 weeks
Entry requirements
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 scheme, your offer will be subject to a satisfactory medical.
Job overview
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 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:
1. Piccadilly Line Upgrade – Transforming the existing signalling system and procuring a new fleet of modern trains.
2. Step-Free Access – Improving accessibility across the Tube and Overground networks by making more stations step-free.
3. Bus Electrification – Enabling greener, cleaner travel by upgrading existing buses to zero tailpipe emissions.
4. New Station Construction – primarily on London Overground, delivering improved network capacity by rail.
Sustainability
Sustainability is intrinsic to TfL’s work ethos, and we ensure that we operate in a sustainable way to protect and regenerate the natural world. You will play a part in transforming the most recognised transport network in the world and helping us to deliver our ambition of creating a greener, healthier, and more prosperous city.
What will I be doing?
Your 12 weeks development programme will be made up of one or two placement rotations, and you will receive all of the training and support needed to succeed in your role.
Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience that you need for a successful engineering career. We will also support your route to gaining Chartered Engineer status with the IMechE, and your selection of a permanent role within the TfL Engineering Directorate.
As an example here’s an idea of what your Summer Placement could look like:
1. Placement 1 – Depot Operational Engineering: Based at one of our train maintenance depots, you could learn how to apply root-cause analysis, carry out hands-on maintenance inspections and implement upgrades generated by the rolling stock design team.
2. Placement 2 – Major Projects: As a more strategic placement, you could experience the commercial aspects of Engineering at a pan-TfL level, on anything from Cycle Superhighways, Bridges and Structures, Crossrail 2 to Tube Upgrades.
Where can this career take me?
Our mechanical engineers have the chance to create a huge impact. A career with us will be varied and exciting, with opportunities across TfL Engineering.
During this summer placement, you will gain meaningful and valuable work experience which will support you in your ongoing career journey towards becoming a fully qualified Chartered Engineer. At the end of your placement, you may have the opportunity to be considered for graduate position through our fast-track process.
What training and support will you get?
You’ll be set clear objectives at the start of your placement and will complete mid-placement and end-of-placement reviews with your placement manager. You will also have an independent sponsor for the period of placement to help ensure you benefit from a wider perspective of TfL Engineering.
You'll receive guidance throughout the programme from your:
1. Placement manager: Responsible for your day-to-day management and support with your development.
2. Scheme sponsor: A senior manager who acts as a technical and professional adviser.
3. Buddy: Usually a second-year graduate who gives support and ensures that you feel welcomed in the organisation.
4. Chartered IMechE mentor: Supports your professional development through career coaching and mentoring towards chartership.
What do we look for?
Our core values are extremely important to us, and we desire candidates who are:
1. Caring about our colleagues, our customers and our work.
2. Open to each other, to new ideas and to working together.
3. Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate.
Application Process
The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments which will need to be completed within an allocated time frame. We recommend that you read through this document thoroughly to familiarise yourself with the process.
If you already hold your qualification certificates, please upload copies of these to your application. If you are due to sit final exams or need to replace any certificates, these can be provided at a later stage.
Inclusive recruitment process
We operate a transparent recruitment process that removes barriers for disabled candidates. We're a Disability Confident employer, and we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who apply via the scheme where the minimum criteria for skills, knowledge and experience have been met.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Contact the recruitment team by:
Phone: 0203 005 1680 (Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:30)
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