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Engineer - Infrastructure Protection
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Job Title: Engineer (Infrastructure Protection)
Salary
Up to £45,000 (Dependent on experience)
Band
2
Location
Stratford/Victoria House Station
Contract Type
Permanent (TfL)
Reference
4818
Closing date
Wednesday 12th August 2026 @ 11:59pm
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.
Infrastructure Protection is here to protect TfL’s railways and other transport assets.
We are responsible for managing the interface between our transport networks and the construction related activities of our neighbours. Our purpose is to mitigate the risks to our assets and operations, while helping London to develop. We also provide embedded engineering support to our property development company, Places for London (PfL).
These roles are to support both Outside Parties and Places for London assignments.
Work will typically involve:
- Reviewing and responding to a range of engineering documents produced by developers and their supply chain on a wide range of projects contributing to safe and efficient delivery.
- Managing the interface between external clients, designers and contractors, and TfL assurance teams to obtain consents and access required for third party works.
- Supporting Senior Engineers with complex Outside Party or PfL projects.
- Interpreting assessment and monitoring reports and coordinating specialist technical reviews when required.
- Preparing constraints and requirements plans, feasibility and design scopes for potential development sites.
- Tracking time and cost of your jobs to aid cost recovery.
Skills
- Ability to correctly assess risk to TfL infrastructure from various construction related activities, such as excavations, demolition works and tall building construction.
- Ability to understand and correctly interpret Acts under which railways, highways and other transport systems were built and are operated and maintained, legal property documentation, contracts etc.
- Ability to negotiate technical details with designers and contractors plus other parties where appropriate and not concede points critical to TfL business.
- Ability to produce two dimensional plans using standard CAD software or in GIS format and to produce and maintain databases useful but not essential.
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Knowledge
- Knowledge of the TfL system, its structures, and how they function.
- Knowledge of the principles of property development, utility infrastructure delivery and related legislation including Party Wall etc. Act, Town & Country Planning Act, Access to Neighbouring Lands Act, Construction, Design & Management Regulations, Highways Act and various railway legislation.
- Basic knowledge of commercial aspects of design and construction related works.
- Incorporated Engineer or working towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status, recognised international equivalent or possesses relevant knowledge and experience.
Experience
- Experience in Civil or Structural Engineering, or Building Services to include at least one of design, assessment, maintenance or construction of railway or highway assets or structures.
- Experience of building relationships with and influencing internal and/or external stakeholders.
- Desirable: Experience in demolition, new construction or maintenance activities in close proximity to operational transport infrastructure.
- Desirable: Experience in a range of developments and infrastructure projects interfacing with operational transport systems.
- Desirable: Experience of Structural Inspections and Assessments particularly the ability to interpret reports and to use the information contained therein.
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.
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Application Process
Please apply using your CV & cover letter (maximum of 2 pages for each), explaining how you meet the criteria for the role. PDF format is preferred and do not include any photographs or images.
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.
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
- Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
- Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
- Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
- Discounted Eurostar travel
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