Mechanical Engineering Graduate Review
at Transport for London
Graduate Scheme
Mechanical Engineering
Stratford, Greater London
Review Submitted: July 2026
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.8/5
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Overview of the Role
4.8/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Transport for London?
The Mechanical Engineering Graduate Scheme at TfL is a good mixture of gaining 3 months experience at different sections of the business, completely up to you to choose where to go. The senior engineers are very knowledgeable and helpful in training you up and there is a good network of people your age to get to know.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I enjoyed learning about railway engineering through site visits to different tracks and rolling stock, designing components through CAD, and working with people to design systems to improve work accuracy and efficiency. I enjoy the level of complexity of tasks given without stretching the competencies I have as a graduate engineer.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
All work as some level of meaning towards the business and never goes beyond your capabilities when communicated correctly.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
Benefits such as free travel oyster card and private medical benefit are extremely handy, salary is good when compared to other similar graduate roles but not enough to comfortably cover living indpendently in London.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
A large variety in the type of work is available at TfL for you to discover what you like and are good at.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Each placement offers different sets of knowledge and skills required to carry out the tasks assigned.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
There are lots of people who check up on your progress and how you are getting on with and systems to assure you are not fallen by the wayside.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
TfL emphasise a healthy work-life balance that makes me feel un stressed on planning my life around work.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
A lot of friendly people who are willing to help, organisational and team structure silos can make it a challenge to get certain things done due to bureaucracy.
How would you rate Transport for London initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
TfL is an incredibly diverse place to work with vast community groups from all walks of life.
How would you rate Transport for London CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Lots of teams are involved with being responsible for ensuring TfL give back to the community.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Transport for London to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A place to work with endless interesting problems to solve, with good people to work.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
Onboarding communicated very clearly about what would happen during the graduate scheme and the critical first few weeks.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Transport for London?
Aim to live to be able to commute comfortably to either Southwark or Stratford, as the majority of graduate work is done at these two sites.
