Knowledge

• Sound working knowledge of land & engineering survey techniques and their practical application such as;
  • Topographic surveying with Total Stations and GNSS receivers
  • Control network measurement and coordinate calculation
  • Railway surveying and track measurement devices (desirable)
  • 3D laser scanning and point cloud data processing (desirable)
  • Awareness of relevant survey industry standards and guidance notes (e.g. TfL, Network Rail, RICS and TSA)
• Possesses a HND, Degree, TSA Diploma or Level 3 Apprenticeship in Land Surveying, Geospatial Surveying or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
• Awareness of the TfL Vision, Mayoral Transport Strategy, Business priorities and financial constraints
• Awareness of the interfaces between Land Survey discipline and the wider transport system

Experience

• Experience undertaking, land and measured survey projects in railway, highways or tunnel environments. (desirable)
• Experience of working in safety critical environments to agreed method statements and risk assessments.
• A demonstrable record of completing survey projects to agreed programmes, budgets and technical specifications.
• Experience in several survey data processing techniques (e.g control adjustments, survey coordinate reductions, track alignment calculations, point cloud registration or 3D CAD drafting).
• Experience of Quality Assurance processes and the application of these to ensure technical specifications and standards are met.

The job holder MUST BE physically able to work in the track environment and under common construction conditions including working at height, walking on uneven ground, and in all weather conditions. The role requires the driving of company vehicles to transport survey equipment to/from site locations. Candidates should possess a full driving licence. The role will involve flexible working hours to cover nights and weekends if required. Multiple positions are available with mix of predominantly night or day-based work patterns. The role requires undertaking safety supervision duties, including SPC and PWT-EH, once the individual has gained sufficient experience working in the London Underground environment.

As well as a focus on teamwork, it’s important you bring a passion for the TfL Vision and strategy too. That’s because, wherever you join us, you’ll explore work of unparalleled scale, scope and variety across a unique range of projects, as you build your career and expertise. So come and bring on tomorrow, as an Engineer at TfL.

Application Process

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

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

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.

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.