Transport planner Review

by Transport for London

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Transport Planning, Planning road networks, Junctions, travel plans, planning permission, closures, stakeholder engagement.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

NVQ in Transport Planning. Licenced ambassador Engagement, presenting, excel skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Everything. TFL is a very good company in terms of stripping out the apprentice stereotype so its good to be valued and work on projects in a team.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Transport for London?

I don't feel like an apprentice just another member of the team I'm set up with the same workloads but with the added support of my colleagues when I need it.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Not the best due to it being the first year but for a test year its reasonably organised to what could be expected.

7/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

As much as needed on anything I wish to discuss. All members of the teams I have been in are very supportive.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

As much as needed on anything I wish to discuss. All members of the teams I have been in are very supportive.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Pay is reasonable and meets my monthly requirements of my car insurance rent food bills ext. I live with my parents but moving out without house sharing would be a issue on the current pay structure.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

As many as you decide to sign up for and branch out to. Forums, meetings, engagement and networking opportunities depending on what you are looking for.

10/10

9. Would you recommend Transport for London to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good company to work for. Very flexible in terms of job opportunities and movement around the company. Pay is good. Support is good.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Transport for London?

Depending on the scheme but to get on board with TFLs values and try and express yourself. Ask questions during the process and try to enjoy it.