Rail Signalling Design Engineering Apprenticeship

As an apprentice, your 3-year development programme will be made up of a day a week at the college, 5-7 Internal Signalling training courses and 6-8 work placement rotations. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career. We also understand that everyone’s career is different, so every apprentice’s journey is unique. Here’s an idea of what yours could look like:

Signalling Systems (Major Projects) You will be involved in many aspects of the delivery of a major signalling system upgrade project, including Performance Modelling, System Delivery, Implementation and Project Safety & Assurance.

Train Control Systems- You will undertake various Engineering Assurance activities, such as supporting the signalling product approval process and producing Written Notices to amend and clarify engineering standards

Training:

Whilst on the scheme, we’ll support your technical development through a wide range of on-the-job practical experiences and placements. We’ll also support your professional development through a combination of classroom-led training courses, online training courses, mentoring opportunities and structured networking opportunities.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into one of the many domains within Road and Rail Control System  such as signalling design team, designing modifications to the existing signalling arrangements and contributing to the upkeep of existing signalling systems or to the introduction of new signalling system which could lead to further career development opportunities such as signalling design engineer or a role in signalling testing & commissioning.  

You may have a chance to become part of Maintenance and Operations team providing engineering support or independent assurance to Operations and maintenance. 

Alternatively, as a Control & Information Engineer you could be involved in coding, building and installing our own in-house train control system. The mTRAC system is currently installed on the Piccadilly line and is being rolled out onto the Bakerloo. The activities undertaken as a Railway Signalling Engineering Design Apprentice will also stand you in good stead if you wish to become licensed with the Institute of Railway Signalling Engineers (IRSE)

Employer Description:
At TfL, our work goes beyond transport. We keep London moving – day in, day out. We’re about building stronger connections, and helping people do more of what they love. From sustainable futures to post-pandemic economic recovery, we’re constantly breaking new ground, and taking innovation to new heights. For our people, this is more than just a job. Our apprentices are pioneers, frontrunners, and mentors. And, with a culture built on support and flexibility that puts wellbeing first.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed. Typically, you will be required to attend college 1 day a week for the first two years.

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Adaptable,Innovative