Project Controls Apprenticeship

Type: Apprentice
Region: London

Location

London/ 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.

What will I be doing?

You’ll gain experience on capital investment projects, asset maintenance and operations. By the end of the scheme, you’ll be skilled in a variety of controls areas which are transferrable to a dynamic and highly rewarding career.

As an apprentice, your two-year development programme will be made up of four-five placement rotations which will develop your understanding of the different aspects that make up Project Controls as a business function, including Planning, Risk and Commercial. Alongside this, you’ll be studying for the Level 3 Diploma in Project Control Practice, as well as a foundation certificate in Project Management and professional training in site safety.

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 and ambitions are different, so every apprentice’s journey with us is unique.

Here’s an idea of what yours could look like:

Placement 1 – Deep Tube Upgrade Programme – 6 months

Developing expertise in estimating costs for each element of the project to ensure that the project stays within budget

Placement 2 – Four Lines Modernisation – 6 months

Monitoring and systematically analysing progress and performance data on the projects, to ensure that project stays on track

Placement 3 – Project & Programme Directorate – 6 months

Creating insightful reports to allow the Project Manager to make informed decisions, and assisting with change requests on projects

Placement 4 – Major Stations – 6 months

Working with the Planner to create a robust and accurate schedule to ensure that the project runs to plan.

Placement 5 – Asset Performance Directorate – 6 months

Supporting the management of risk to the projects, to ensure that risks and opportunities are identified.

You’ll complete four to six-month placements working in a broad range of diverse business areas. These could include London Underground, Surface Transport and buses, Crossrail and pedestrian and river boat services.

You’ll learn a variety of skills including how to create a robust and accurate schedule, how to estimate costs for each element of the project, what factors need to be considered to prevent risks and how to use your good interpersonal skills to ensure that the whole team is informed and working together.