Project Controls Level 3
Apprenticeship Standard: Project Controls Technician
Drive efficiency within our organisation and ensure that we are delivering value for money while developing knowledge in estimating, planning, scheduling and cost engineering.
Salary
£25,294
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 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
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work 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) A*-C or grade 4 or above including Maths and English.
You’re not eligible for this scheme if you currently hold or are working towards a qualification at the same or higher level in a related subject or have already studied content from the qualification for this scheme.
Please note that you’ll be required to provide original certificates and/or predicted grades as proof for your eligibility checks.
You must be 16 years of age before the start date to be eligible for this scheme.
Please be advised that should you be successful in getting an offer for this scheme, your offer will be subject to a satisfactory medical which may include but is not limited to: drugs and alcohol screening, eye test and hearing test.
Proposed start date
8th September 2025
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 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 ECITB Diploma in Project Controls.
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.
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 the ECITB Diploma in Project Controls. 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 15-18 months.
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.
Our award-winning teams will support your ongoing development, through a wide range of on-the-job practical experience and placements. We'll support your professional development through a combination of training, mentoring, and networking.
You'll also receive one-to-one guidance throughout the programme from your:
• Placement manager: Responsible for your day-to-day management and support with your development
• Scheme sponsor: A senior manager who acts as a technical and professional adviser and has line manager responsibility
• Buddy: Usually an apprentice or graduate who gives support to you and ensure that you feel welcomed in the organisation
• Development adviser: Supports your professional development through providing career coaching and career progression at TfL
What do we look for?
Our core values are extremely important to us, and we desire candidates who are:
• Caring about our colleagues, our customers and our work
• Open to each other, to new ideas and to working together
• Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate
