London Underground Track Renewal Construction Management - Level 3
Fun Fact
Keeping London Moving isn't just about trains, and with our train's travelling more than 70 million km per year, the condition of our track is of pivotal importance. London Underground's track has to carry hundreds of trains over more than 402km across our entire network for 364 days per year.
Apprentice Standard: Rail Engineering Technician (Level 3)
Salary
£23,404
Location
London 
Duration
3 years
Entry requirements
- 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 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 will be required to provide original certificates and/or predicted grades as proof for your eligibility checks
- You must be 18 years of age before 13th January 2025 to be eligible for this scheme
Job overview
Our technicians 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 while also keeping a watchful eye on our legacy assets across the network.
As a London Underground Track Apprentice, you will undertake regular placements across the network. Here, you will work alongside our highly skilled Construction Management team, learning how to renew a key asset without which London Underground could not operate. London Underground's track has to carry hundreds of trains over more than 402km across our entire network for 364 days per year. Under constant supervision, and working as part of a team, you will learn and become proficient in essential track maintenance and renewals, enabling you to help contribute to managing fault repairs, maintenance, and renewals of this critical asset for London.
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 is to 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.
Where can this career take me?
Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into a Construction Support Manager Role where you will support 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.