Job overview

Our Project Controls team are responsible for monitoring and systematically analysing progress and performance data on a variety of projects and new initiatives. Your role will help drive efficiency and ensure that we are delivering value for money, whilst developing expertise in estimating, planning, scheduling and cost engineering.

 What will I be doing?

You’ll be learning from industry-leading professionals, working with teams that directly manage the supply chain to deliver work that is reliable, timely and cost-effective. 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 three-year development programme will be made up of to six placement rotations which will develop your understanding of the different aspects that make up Project Controls as a business function. 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:

Year 1
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

Year 2
Placement 1 – Project & Programme Directorate – 6 months

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

Placement 2 – Bakerloo Line Extension – 6 months

Gathering information from a variety of stakeholders to assist with cost engineering for the project

Year 3
Placement 1 – Major Stations – 6 months

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

Placement 2 – Renewals & Enhancements – 6 months

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

What will the scheme involve?

You’ll complete six 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.

Where can this career take me?

Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into a variety of controls roles, depending on your area of interest. Some examples include:

• Project Controls Assistant
• Assistant Planner
• Assistant Risk Manager
• Data Controller

These can then lead to more senior positions such as:

• Planner
• Senior Planner
• Risk Manager
• Project Controls Manager

What training and support will you get?

You will be working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Project Control Practice, as well as a foundation certificate in Project Management and professional training in site safety. You’ll also have opportunities to complete additional training courses. Typically, you will be required to attend college one day per week.

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 classroom-led training courses, online training courses, mentoring opportunities and structured networking opportunities. You will 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. 

We have an established Graduate and Apprentice Committee as well as an Alumni group, these groups are powerful networks in developing your understanding of the organisation, different apprenticeship schemes and opportunities to develop your career. Many current graduates and apprentices believe this to be a powerful support network and they often hold apprentice only events that are very beneficial to your continued learning.