Graduate Programmes

Civil Engineering

Who Should Apply

Tube Lines is looking for bright, ambitious engineering graduates to join our Civil Engineering Department.We’re looking for people with a passion for achievement, who can demonstrate leadership, team commitment, integrity, innovation, drive… people with a restless desire to make things happen and are keen to develop their career in a wide range of challenging projects.

The Company’s Role

Over the next 30 years Tube Lines will be working on maintaining and improving the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines. We are looking to develop a new generation of engineers to bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to one of the oldest transport systems in the world.A transport system which has been serving London for nearly 150 years presents unique and complex challenges for our engineers to tackle as we strive to make a positive impact on millions of passengers every day.

The Graduate Programme

The graduate programme begins with an induction, which will introduce you to the Tube Lines organisation, our culture, and our vision and values. We offer three years of structured development consisting of a series of placements, which normally last between three and six months. These are specifically designed to provide exposure to a variety of projects, so that we can offer the best opportunities for your development.Two examples of projects on which current graduates have been engaged are:

Assessment Engineer

There is an agreed programme in the PPP for Structural Assessments that have to be undertaken. After site visits to take measurements and supporting photographs, a series of calculations were performed to ensure the structures were compliant with regulations and tolerances. This was followed up by a formal report prepared by the graduate.

Resident Site Engineer (RSE)

The project involved viaduct strengthening work at Kilburn Station. The role included managing the contractors on site, ensuring that they performed the work to specification, then dealing with any variations and claims. The RSE has responsibility for site safety, which included undertaking inspections and checking that permits and any other relevant documentation was in order.

Career Development

To assist your progress on both the work and academic front, you will be assigned a mentor experienced in Civil Engineering. Tube Lines will enthusiastically encourage and support you in your achievement of further professional development. Regular performance reviews and quarterly reports will monitor your progress and ensure the training is of positive benefit to both you and the business. There are also opportunities to meet up with other graduates at a formal quarterly forum, where senior managers from across the business make themselves available to answer questions.

What Happens At The End Of The Scheme

Whilst you may already have an idea of the specific area in which you would ultimately like to specialise, the scheme gives you the opportunity to experience different aspects of engineering work which may affect your decision.

During your final six months on the scheme you will consolidate your work experience and professionaln development. You will discuss with your mentor and agree on the best placement to continue your career with Tube Lines.

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