Senior Engineer - Multi Disciplinary Civil Engineering (Band 3)

Job title: Senior Engineer - Civils MDCE (4246)

Salary: From £63k

Grade: Pay Band 3

Contract type: TfL Reference: 4246

Team: Civils MDCE Directorate: TfL Engineering

Contract details: Permanent Location: Stratford / Southwark / TfL Sites / Hybrid

Application closing date: Sunday 31st May at 23:59

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

We at TfL Engineering are recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership and assurance across TfL’s multidisciplinary civils assets. You’ll initially be assigned to the prestigious Elizabeth Line as Lead Civil Asset Engineer, working on one of the UK’s most complex and high‑profile railway infrastructures.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer ready to operate as a senior technical authority, examining engineering challenges, developing practical solutions and supporting programmes of work aligned to the Mayor’s Transport Strategy.

The Role

As a Senior Engineer within the Multidisciplinary Civil Engineering team, you’ll provide civil engineering expertise to support a wide range of asset, project and management‑related engineering activities. You’ll assess complex engineering problems and develop viable, value‑led solutions that meet safety, performance and business objectives.

Working within established engineering governance, you’ll provide professional advice, challenge and assurance to ensure engineering outcomes are safe, compliant, sustainable and deliver long‑term value.

Initial Assignment – Elizabeth Line (RfLi)

You’ll initially join Rail for London Infrastructure (RfLi) as the Lead Civil Asset Engineer, for the Central Operating Section of the Elizabeth Line (Abbey Wood to Paddington) and Great Eastern stations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing, developing and maintaining RfLi Civils standards
• Assessing and approving derogations and concessions
• Producing and maintaining asset management plans for civils assets, including tunnels, drainage, railway and station structures
• Leading maintenance assurance and verification activities

• Renewals and enhancements technical support; to specify and assure (Great Eastern building and station/railway structure refurbishment, Custom House bridge waterproofing, Connaught tunnel water ingress improvement, New Plumstead Warehouse, Abbey Wood Sidings)

• Approving temporary works designs and supporting Infrastructure Protection activities where required

You’ll work closely with key stakeholders, including the operator GTS and other engineering disciplines, to coordinate and resolve issues that affect civils asset performance and railway operability.

About You

You’ll be a Chartered Civil Engineer, a Member of ICE or another recognised institution (or working towards chartership), with strong knowledge of civil engineering standards, legislation and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior civil engineering input to programmes of work across TfL
• Lead and assure complex engineering solutions and asset changes
• Examine engineering problems and develop effective, proportionate solutions
• Undertake risk‑based reviews, monitoring and assurance of works
• Provide authoritative technical advice and professional challenge to stakeholders
• Support engagement with suppliers, Network Rail and external bodies
• Apply and maintain engineering standards, legislation and best practice, acting as Delegated Authority where assigned
• Promote continuous improvement, whole‑life cost optimisation, sustainability and carbon reduction

You’ll bring knowledge, skills and experience across several stages of the asset lifecycle and demonstrate the ability to:

• Apply sound engineering judgement to complex technical challenges
• Lead and influence multi‑disciplinary engineering teams
• Understand and apply risk management, value engineering and whole‑life asset management
• Manage system interfaces within a complex transport environment
• Build effective working relationships and positively influence stakeholders at all levels

Experience working with Network Rail standards (NR/L2/RSE/02009, NR/L2/CIV/003 and NR/L2/CIV/1000) and assurance frameworks, including roles such as NR Project Engineer, NR Asset Engineer or NR Designated Project Engineer, is highly beneficial.

Why Join Us?

This is a high‑impact senior engineering role offering exposure to nationally significant infrastructure. You’ll support delivery of the Mayor’s Transport Strategy, contribute to the ongoing success of the Elizabeth Line, and further develop your technical leadership within one of the UK’s most complex transport organisations.

Application Process

• Please apply using your CV
• Think carefully about the key responsibilities, skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV
• PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images

Closing date for applications: Sunday 31st May at 23:59

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.