Project Management Level 4 Apprenticeship

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Thank you for your interest in applying for this role.

We’d like to remind you that you must ensure you’re eligible for this scheme before applying. Please read through the eligibility criteria below carefully and ensure that you’re eligible before you apply.

 

This application will also contain a series of questions to establish whether or not you are eligible. It is important you take great care in reading and answering these questions, as we will not be able to revert your application if an error is made.

 

Please note: We only allow one application for any of our schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn.

Project Management Level 4 

 Apprenticeship Standard: Associate Project Manager

TfL has some of the most exciting Projects in the world; 4LM – the most complicated signalling upgrade in history, Piccadilly Line Upgrade, Barking Riverside Extension, , DLR Replacement Rolling Stock, Central Line Improvement Programme to name a few of the high-profile projects. Sustainability and Innovative ways of working are all work streams you will be able to contribute to in your role as a Project Manager.

As a member of the team, we’ll give you responsibility and the opportunity to add value. The Project Management community at TfL is made up of over 1400 people, which, combined with the variety of our projects, creates huge scope for your professional development. If you are excited by influencing the future of London, then this is the career path for you.

Salary

£27,029

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 
• Defined pension contribution scheme
• 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  

Entry Requirements

You should already hold, or be working towards, a minimum of 2 GCSE’s Grade 4 (C) and above, including Maths and English Language, plus 2 A-Levels in any subject at grade A* - D or equivalent.

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.

You must be 18 years of age by 8 September 2026 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

7th September 2026

Job Overview 

The Mayor of London has a high-reaching programme to deliver an affordable, accessible, safe and modern transport network to our city and its visitors. Our Project Management team is responsible for delivery of the hundreds of projects and new initiatives that impact Londoners every day; from new cycle lanes, upgrading train tracks and signalling systems, designing safer road layouts to providing world-leading information and ticketing systems. Our business plans will make this programme a reality by increasing the capacity and stability of our network to cope with growing passenger numbers. It is an ongoing balance between running the network and investing in it for the future. You will be a part of the team that delivers this investment programme to improve the network which is vital in ensuring we manage modern demands effectively on an ageing transport network, to keep London moving.

 

What will I be doing?  

As an apprentice you will be supporting your project team in their day-to-day tasks and no two days will be the same. Depending on your project you could be supporting the identification and management of risks to your project, working with a planner ensuring the schedule is accurate, drafting a report to senior management on progress as well as working with contractors and the delivery team to ensure that work is delivered on time. The teams you work in will be various sizes and multidisciplinary and everyone, including you, will have a key role to play. 

Skills

Your two-year development programme will be made up of up of four six-month placement rotations in different areas of TfL. 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. Here’s an idea of what yours could look like:

Placement 1 – Surface Transport – 6 months

Understanding the operational business and the fundamentals of Project Management in a large organisation with many different stakeholders.

Placement 2 – Major Projects – 6 months

You’ll gain stakeholder management experience with some of the biggest transport contractors in the UK. You’ll support the Project Manager in contract management, package handovers, assessing risks and managing the budget.

Placement 3 – London Underground – 6 months

You’ll gain a holistic understanding of the station, from power and signalling, to engineering and staffing, you’ll support the teams in seeking continuous improvements to upgrade the networks.

Placement 4 – Technology and Data

– 6 months

You’ll learn to consolidate and manage planning schedules, support the development of business cases for new projects so that the team can ensure they reach financial targets whilst gaining exposure to different type of engineering and technology projects.

Where can this career take me? 

Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into an Assistant Project Manager position, which could lead to further career progression opportunities such as, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager and Programme Manager.

You can become a registered member of the Association of Project Management once you have completed the scheme.

What training and support will you get? 

You will be working towards a Level 4 apprenticeship qualification by completing a portfolio of work and a professional discussion.

 

Whilst on the scheme, we’ll support your technical development through a wide range of on-the-job practical experiences and placements. 

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 will also study for the APM PMQ qualification, with the exam taken towards the end of the scheme.

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
  
  

Application process

Our application system requires all applicants to upload a CV. Although CVs are not reviewed during the shortlisting process, we do use them to confirm that applicants meet the required grade eligibility criteria. You are welcome to upload a basic CV however, please ensure that the section detailing your qualifications is accurate and up to date. Please note we do not read cover letters.

The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments which will need to be completed within an allocated time frame. We highly recommend that you read through this document thoroughly so that you can familiarise yourself with the process.

Please click on this link for which describes each stage of the  Apprentice Application Process

You will receive information and guidance around each assessment stage as you progress through your application.  

Please pay close attention to emails and deadlines provided noting you have 1 week to complete online assessments and we cannot re-issue these tests once the deadline passes.

Assessment centres for apprentice roles will take place from March - May 2026, please note that many roles only have 1 assessment day and we are unable to guarantee alternative dates. We are conducting assessment centres in-person and virtually (role dependent). 

Our city. Made better by you. 

TfL is a place that’s open to your ideas. Where you can make a tangible impact and see the positive results of your work on the people and places around you. It’s a place where you can thrive and achieve. Where you’re encouraged and enabled and empowered to feel pride in the work you do. The clue is in the name, really. We work together for a better London. A better place for everyone. Constantly improving and enhancing how we operate to shape a city of the future. 

Inclusive recruitment process 

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.

In High Volume campaigns including Graduate, Apprentice and Intern recruitment the minimum criteria we set is achieving a pass mark in our first stage assessments, adopting a proportionate approach as part of the Disability Confident scheme.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments for any stages of the application process.

Contact us

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