Project Controls Apprenticeship - London, United Kingdom - Transport for London

Transport for London

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Description

Organisation
HR

Job
Project Management

Position Type
Full Time

Project Controls Apprenticeship
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Project Controls
Level 3

Apprenticeship Standard:

Project Controls TechnicianDrive efficiency within our organisation and ensure that we are delivering value for money while developing knowledge in estimating, planning, scheduling and cost engineering.

Salary
£24,016
What Qualifications will I gain?* Level 3 Diploma in Project Control Practice Foundation certificate in Project Management
Location

What we offer
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 Taxefficient cycletowork programme Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more
Duration
2 years approximately
Entry requirements
You should already hold or be working towards a minimum of 2 GCSEs (or equivalent) AC or grade 4 or above including Maths and English. Please note that you'll be required to provide original certificates and/or predicted grades as proof for your eligibility checks. You must be 18 years of age before the start date to be eligible for this scheme.
Proposed start date
9th September 2024
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 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 twoyear development programme will be made up of fourfive 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 Four Lines Modernisation 6 months
Monitoring and systematically analysing progress and performance data on the projects, to ensure that project stays on track

Placement 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 Major Stations 6 months
Working with the Planner to create a robust and accurate schedule to ensure that the project runs to plan.

Placement 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 sixmonth 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 rolloff 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. You'll also have opportunities to complete additional training courses. Typically, you will have one study day a week, with college sessions approx. once a month for the first 1518 months. Whilst on the scheme, we'll support your technical development through a wide range of onthejo