Senior Digital Engineer - CAD at Transport For London in London, England, United Kingdom | GBP60,000-60,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

cad/bim

design compliance

process innovation

technical leadership

engineering drawings

stakeholder coordination

Maintain a deep understanding of the latest CAD/BIM software developments, ensuring continuous alignment with best practices
Coordinate effectively with engineers and stakeholders across all disciplines to ensure cohesive and efficient project delivery
Ensure all design outputs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and governance frameworks
Actively contribute to innovation, process improvement, and the adoption of emerging technologies and workflows
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality assurance to the CAD team across multiple projects
Lead the production of high-quality engineering drawings and 3D digital design models using industry-standard CAD and BIM tools

Requirements

microstation

projectwise

bim

gis

5+ years

leadership

Proven track record of delivering digital design services to industry standards on both large and small-scale infrastructure schemes
Comprehensive knowledge of the design lifecycle and systems integration across transport infrastructure
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Typically, 5+ years’ experience in a CAD engineering role, including leadership or senior responsibilities on complex, multi-disciplinary projects
Experience building strong relationships across teams, functions, and external stakeholders
Familiarity with Bentley Open Building Designer and other relevant design platforms
High attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety in design delivery
Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to operate independently and drive team performance
In-depth knowledge of BIM, GIS, and digital engineering tools and methodologies
Awareness of relevant TfL, British and International standards, and industry best practices
Strong leadership, organisational, and mentoring abilities
Solid understanding of health and safety legislation and digital risk management in engineering
Expert proficiency in Bentley MicroStation and ProjectWise for 2D and 3D design
Strong understanding of civil/structural engineering principles and the built environment

Benefits

Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.
Discounted Eurostar travel
TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
Free travel for you on the TfL network
Final salary pension scheme
30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

2000

Year of establishment

The company was founded under London’s Mayor in 2000.

8,500 buses

Public transport fleet

Operates a large network of buses to support daily commuter needs.

580 km roads

Managed road network

Oversees one of the UK's most extensive road networks.

£7 bn revenue

Annual revenue figure

Generates significant revenue from fares, congestion charges, and grants.

Handles day-to-day operations: Overground, DLR, trams, ferries and roads.
Manages congestion charge and ultra-low emission schemes.
Develops major infrastructure projects: Northern Line extension, Silvertown Tunnel, West London Orbital plans.
Runs one of Europe’s largest zero-emission bus fleets and pioneered a cycle shuttle through Silvertown.

Culture + Values

Open
Caring
Adaptable

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2040

GHG emissions target

Committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2040.

90% Scope 1 & 2 Reduction

Emissions target 2030

Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% from the 2022 baseline by 2030.

2,000 Zero-Emission Buses

Bus fleet expansion

Currently operates over 2,000 zero-emission buses across Western Europe, with 107 fully zero-emission routes as of June 2025.

80% Fewer Pollution Exposures

Air quality improvement

Reduction in the number of people exposed to illegal pollution levels in deprived areas after ULEZ expansion.

Maintain ≥90% reduction in Scopes 1 & 2 from 2030–2040
Reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2040
Science-based targets validated by SBTi in April 2025
Operational carbon 2023/24: Scope 1 14 KtCO₂e; Scope 2 337 KtCO₂e; Scope 3 (outsourced) 470 KtCO₂e; Scope 3 (other) 705 KtCO₂e
On track to switch to fully zero-emission bus fleet by 2034 (_acceleratable to 2030)
ULEZ expansion: 27% lower roadside NO₂, 31% fewer PM2.5 in outer London
Doubling wildflower verges to 260,000 m² by 2024; planting tree canopy +1% per year (2016–2025) with 10% increase by 2050
Install 5,000 m² Sustainable Drainage Systems yearly on road network
Reduced highways glyphosate use by 70%
Achieved Silver Accreditation in Carbon Literacy training; thousands of colleagues certified

Inclusion & Diversity

74% Agreement

Employee-Conversations

74% of staff agreed that the Conversation Matters coaching programme improved leader-employee conversations.

86% Goal Completion

Coaching Programme

The Conversation Matters coaching programme achieved an 86% goal completion rate and was awarded Best Coaching Programme in 2023.

77% Intuitive Experience

SAP SuccessFactors

77% of employees find the SAP SuccessFactors implementation intuitive, supporting automated performance and succession processes.

4% Recruitment Increase

Internal Recruitment

A 4% increase in internal recruitment and a 3.7% rise in employee engagement post-pandemic.

21% Reporting Increase

Sexual Harassment

Project Guardian led to a 21% increase in reporting sexual harassment incidents in 2014.

£2.5M Training Contract

DEI Training

A four-year DEI training contract worth up to £2.5 million was awarded across TfL and partner public bodies.

Strategic vision "to be a great place to work for everyone to thrive"
Fabric of London campaign represents London’s diversity: 287 ethnic groups, 300+ languages on TfL network fabric

Articles

Experience London blog

Made by TfL blog

Mind the Gap: The Official TfL Podcast

Experience London (visitor info)

Role

Description

cad/bim

design compliance

process innovation

technical leadership

engineering drawings

stakeholder coordination

Maintain a deep understanding of the latest CAD/BIM software developments, ensuring continuous alignment with best practices
Coordinate effectively with engineers and stakeholders across all disciplines to ensure cohesive and efficient project delivery
Ensure all design outputs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and governance frameworks
Actively contribute to innovation, process improvement, and the adoption of emerging technologies and workflows
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality assurance to the CAD team across multiple projects
Lead the production of high-quality engineering drawings and 3D digital design models using industry-standard CAD and BIM tools

Requirements

microstation

projectwise

bim

gis

5+ years

leadership

Proven track record of delivering digital design services to industry standards on both large and small-scale infrastructure schemes
Comprehensive knowledge of the design lifecycle and systems integration across transport infrastructure
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Typically, 5+ years’ experience in a CAD engineering role, including leadership or senior responsibilities on complex, multi-disciplinary projects
Experience building strong relationships across teams, functions, and external stakeholders
Familiarity with Bentley Open Building Designer and other relevant design platforms
High attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety in design delivery
Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to operate independently and drive team performance
In-depth knowledge of BIM, GIS, and digital engineering tools and methodologies
Awareness of relevant TfL, British and International standards, and industry best practices
Strong leadership, organisational, and mentoring abilities
Solid understanding of health and safety legislation and digital risk management in engineering
Expert proficiency in Bentley MicroStation and ProjectWise for 2D and 3D design
Strong understanding of civil/structural engineering principles and the built environment

Benefits

Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.
Discounted Eurostar travel
TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
Free travel for you on the TfL network
Final salary pension scheme
30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

2000

Year of establishment

The company was founded under London’s Mayor in 2000.

8,500 buses

Public transport fleet

Operates a large network of buses to support daily commuter needs.

580 km roads

Managed road network

Oversees one of the UK's most extensive road networks.

£7 bn revenue

Annual revenue figure

Generates significant revenue from fares, congestion charges, and grants.

Handles day-to-day operations: Overground, DLR, trams, ferries and roads.
Manages congestion charge and ultra-low emission schemes.
Develops major infrastructure projects: Northern Line extension, Silvertown Tunnel, West London Orbital plans.
Runs one of Europe’s largest zero-emission bus fleets and pioneered a cycle shuttle through Silvertown.

Culture + Values

Open
Caring
Adaptable

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2040

GHG emissions target

Committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain by 2040.

90% Scope 1 & 2 Reduction

Emissions target 2030

Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% from the 2022 baseline by 2030.

2,000 Zero-Emission Buses

Bus fleet expansion

Currently operates over 2,000 zero-emission buses across Western Europe, with 107 fully zero-emission routes as of June 2025.

80% Fewer Pollution Exposures

Air quality improvement

Reduction in the number of people exposed to illegal pollution levels in deprived areas after ULEZ expansion.

Maintain ≥90% reduction in Scopes 1 & 2 from 2030–2040
Reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2040
Science-based targets validated by SBTi in April 2025
Operational carbon 2023/24: Scope 1 14 KtCO₂e; Scope 2 337 KtCO₂e; Scope 3 (outsourced) 470 KtCO₂e; Scope 3 (other) 705 KtCO₂e
On track to switch to fully zero-emission bus fleet by 2034 (_acceleratable to 2030)
ULEZ expansion: 27% lower roadside NO₂, 31% fewer PM2.5 in outer London
Doubling wildflower verges to 260,000 m² by 2024; planting tree canopy +1% per year (2016–2025) with 10% increase by 2050
Install 5,000 m² Sustainable Drainage Systems yearly on road network
Reduced highways glyphosate use by 70%
Achieved Silver Accreditation in Carbon Literacy training; thousands of colleagues certified

Inclusion & Diversity

74% Agreement

Employee-Conversations

74% of staff agreed that the Conversation Matters coaching programme improved leader-employee conversations.

86% Goal Completion

Coaching Programme

The Conversation Matters coaching programme achieved an 86% goal completion rate and was awarded Best Coaching Programme in 2023.

77% Intuitive Experience

SAP SuccessFactors

77% of employees find the SAP SuccessFactors implementation intuitive, supporting automated performance and succession processes.

4% Recruitment Increase

Internal Recruitment

A 4% increase in internal recruitment and a 3.7% rise in employee engagement post-pandemic.

21% Reporting Increase

Sexual Harassment

Project Guardian led to a 21% increase in reporting sexual harassment incidents in 2014.

£2.5M Training Contract

DEI Training

A four-year DEI training contract worth up to £2.5 million was awarded across TfL and partner public bodies.

Strategic vision "to be a great place to work for everyone to thrive"
Fabric of London campaign represents London’s diversity: 287 ethnic groups, 300+ languages on TfL network fabric

Articles

Experience London blog

Made by TfL blog

Mind the Gap: The Official TfL Podcast

Experience London (visitor info)