London Underground Track Renewal Construction Management - Level 3

Apprentice Standard: Rail Engineering Technician (Level 3)

How long: 3 years 

Where: London   

Salary: £26,961

What you'll need:

• You should already hold or be working towards a minimum of 2 GCSE's A*-C/ grade 4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English language
• You are not eligible for this scheme if you currently hold or are undertaking the same Apprenticeship Standard.
• Please note that you will be required to provide original certificates and/or predicted grades as proof for your eligibility checks
• You must be 18 years of age by 8th September 2025 to be eligible for this scheme

Job overview

Our Construction Management Team focus on the assets that form the foundation of our transport system planning the renewal of life expired asset. The role of a London Underground engineering apprentice is critical to ensuring the ongoing performance and safety of our tube network. The technological advancements we are seeing in our trains and operating infrastructure mean that we need to adapt the way we maintain our assets to keep them operating at peak performance. You'll be at the forefront of these developments whilst also keeping a watchful eye on our legacy assets across the network.

As a Track Renewals Construction Management Apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience working across our iconic network, learning from highly skilled professionals. You'll discover what it takes to maintain and renew one of the most vital assets in the city— our track infrastructure.

With over 402km of track carrying hundreds of trains every day, 364 days a year, London Underground depends on a reliable and well-maintained system. Through regular placements, you'll work as part of a dedicated team under expert supervision, learning essential skills in track maintenance, fault repair, and renewals.

This is your opportunity to develop specialized knowledge, contribute to the smooth operation of the Underground, and play a key role in shaping the future of London's transport network. Ready to take on the challenge? Join us and help ensure London keeps moving!

What will I be doing?

As an apprentice, your 3-year development programme will be made up of up to 4 or 5 placement rotations. Our aim isto equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career. We also understand that everyone's career is different, so every apprentice's journey is unique. Here's an idea of what yours could look like:

Year I

This will be spent initially completing placements across the track renewals areas:

• Track Surveying
• Health and Safety Team
• Construction Management Team
• Operational Delivery

This will be followed by the following Training:

• Basic Track Awareness
• Track Induction
• Face Fit Training for Mask Wearers
• SMSTS Training

Year 2

Placement I - Deep Tube Renewals

Placement 2 - Ballasted Track Renewals

Your roles and responsibilities will include to:

• Ensure that the required standard of quality is achieved and maintained at all times.
• Assist with works construction planning expertise, review and challenge proposed construction methodologies developed by internal teams or by suppliers, propose innovative solutions to solve complex construction challenges.
• Assist with the process that works construction schedules and methodologies integrate with interfacing projects.
• Assist with the risk management process. and take responsibility for construction- related activities

Where can this career take me?

Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into a Construction Support Manager Role where you willsupport the planning, delivery, and management of track projects.

You'll also have opportunities to complete additional training courses. These will vary to support your continuous development