Transport Planning Apprenticeship Level 3
Salary
£25,294
You will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow:
• Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household
• Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel
• Minimum 29 days annual leave (pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more
What makes us different?
Be involved in the vital planning, research and analysis shaping the future of transport in London and changing the lives of millions of Londoners.
Location
London/ Hybrid
50% of time split between the office/on-site and remote working over a 4-week period, with some variation subject to business requirements.
Duration
Three years
Entry requirements
You should already hold or be working towards a minimum of 4 GCSEs Grade 4 (C) and above including Maths and English Language (or equivalent).
You’re not eligible for this scheme if you currently hold or are working towards a qualification at the same or higher level in a related subject or have already studied content from the qualification for this scheme.
Please note that you will be required to provide original certificates and/or predicted grades as proof for your eligibility checks.
You must be 16 by 8th September 2025 to be eligible for this scheme.
Job overview
TfL's transport planners are responsible for ensuring that the millions of journeys made every single day in London are safe, reliable, and sustainable. With London’s population ever-increasing, it’s more important than ever that we deliver transport networks that encourage active travel (walking, cycling and public transport), improve air quality, and reduce the numbers of private cars on the roads. It takes a range of disciplines to make these changes happen, including engineering, data analysis, computer modelling, project management and public communications – all of which you’ll get to engage with on this apprenticeship.
Sustainability:
Sustainability is intrinsic to TfL’s work ethos, and we ensure that we operate in a sustainable way to protect and regenerate the natural world.
What will I be doing?
As an apprentice, your three-year development programme will be made up of at least five six-month 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 some placements you could complete:
Planning Projects – conducting research and data analysis to support some of London’s major growth and redevelopment projects and ensure these contribute to a sustainable transport system.
Investment Delivery Planning – overseeing the delivery of projects on TfL’s own road network and other assets and working with boroughs to deliver change on their own highways and transport networks.
Network Performance Delivery – monitoring and adjusting traffic signal timings in real-time across London; collecting data and constructing computer models to test new scenarios and proposals on TfL roads.
The above are just a few examples, and we also offer placements in a range of different areas such as Strategic Demand Forecast Modelling, Geographic Information Systems, and Development Planning, amongst others. Placements are flexible, taking into account business needs and each apprentice’s unique strengths, interests and study requirements.
Where can this career take me?
Upon successful completion of this scheme, you’ll be eligible to apply for a range of roles across various planning departments, including, but not limited to:
• Assistant Planner
• Assistant Project Sponsor
• Network Performance Officer, amongst others.
Any of these roles could see you progress into more senior positions as you develop your knowledge, skills and experience.
Successful completion of the scheme will also grant you membership of the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT), which could lead to further opportunities both inside and outside TfL.
What training and support will you get?
You’ll be working towards a Level 3 BTEC Transport Planning Technician qualification. Typically, you’ll be required to attend college four times per year, in blocks of 1-2 weeks which may be held outside of London.
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 online training courses, mentoring and structured networking opportunities. You’ll receive one-to-one support throughout the programme from your scheme sponsor and your line manager. You’ll also be connected to a ‘buddy’ who will be a more experienced apprentice from the scheme.
You’ll also have opportunities to complete additional training courses. These will vary from soft skills training to technical skills training.
Our award-winning teams will support your ongoing development, through a wide range of on-the-job practical experience and placements. We'll support your professional development through a combination of training, mentoring, and networking.
You'll also receive one-to-one guidance throughout the programme from your:
• Placement manager: Responsible for your day-to-day management and support with your development
• Scheme sponsor: A senior manager who acts as a technical and professional adviser and has line manager responsibility
• Buddy: Usually an apprentice or graduate who gives support to you and ensure that you feel welcomed in the organisation
• Development adviser: Supports your professional development through providing career coaching and career progression at TfL
What do we look for?
Our core values are extremely important to us, and we desire candidates who are:
• Caring about our colleagues, our customers and our work
• Open to each other, to new ideas and to working together
• Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate
