Apprentice Project Manager Review

I am a project management apprentice - on a day to day basis I am working with my project manager. The programme I am currently working on is long term and currently sits in design stage, therefore my day to day tasks involve preparing requirement documentation for suppliers to bid for our work. I also daily interact with the commercial team, engineering team and planning team - to ensure all are working towards the same common goal - this is in the form of regular progress meetings which we then report into formal senior management meetings

I am working towards a professional qualification in Project Management - having already achieved a basic introductory certificate in this subject field. I have sat many online training courses I.e. IT skills, management skills. I have been on training courses to see the wider business i.e the operational role within a station. I have developed as a person, developing skills that allow me to interact with all different types of personas.

I very much enjoy going to work every day, feeling slightly responsible for a programme that will dramatically improve each and every Londoner. My team are very supportive to myself and my learning. Company culture is quite low currently, there is a high turnover of people leaving and new recruits replacing. I enjoy more a role where delivery is focused upon, however I can't say that I do not enjoy my current role. It is very interesting and I look forward to work every day.

Massively valued. Thanks and Well done's are always given when I complete a piece of work as well as even when comments come back on work, my manager and other members of staff really appreciate the effort I am putting in. I am well recognised and not just shoved to the side, I have been able to be involved in absolutely everything really. My first week of my placement here (7 months into role) I was put straight into a meeting with the London Underground Managing director. That for exposure, is brilliant. With the company losing people its a massive chance for myself and other apprentices, as work load will increase. The only way to succeed is by exiting your comfort zone, TfL give you the chance to do this.

Very well. Organisation breakdown structures are in place for the overall programme and also the sub-programmes. As well as work breakdown structures, which splits the whole programme into individual work packages, allowing for sequencing. I have been inducted into the programme, been given the chance of knowledge sharing events and training. I meet with my manager bi-weekly for a catch up, to raise any concerns and acknowledge whats going well.

More than I could possibly ask for, they are brilliant. My instructor will always be on the phone or email quickly to help if I ask a question/ send work to him My assessor is always asking how we are getting back, and quickly turning round work when sent to her - she gives honest comments and constructive criticism, which is the best way to be.

Again, loads. We have a sponsor who basically organises our placements and everything admin wise for us and she is brilliant, always on the end of the phone or email. HR and IM departments are easily accessible and always find a solution to any problem. My programme is brilliant, there are no silly questions.

For my Age, very well. TfL offer a very very good starting salary for an apprenticeship - the only way is up. At a young age my costs are low and will only increase, but with more and more experience, by the end of my apprenticeship my salary will be good. TfL give us free travel on the entire network so commuting is free for me - gives me a lot more disposable income.

Yes - A lot. There is a whole list of sports clubs or activity clubs on the intranet who are always open to new members joining. These are all central London so very accessible straight from work. The apprenticeship team offer different voluntary events for us to go and talk about our apprenticeship to potential future apprentices. I'm a semi pro footballer so a lot of my spare time is taken up by that, but there is opportunity to be involved in a lot outside of work.

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Advancement in your career! In TfL there is a clear definitive pathway through each band and job role. I.e. PM apprentice, Assistant project manager, Project Manager, Programme Manager, Director. The process is clear and if you can apply yourself with the correct attitude, you've got a huge chance of success. The offices are a good environment and fairly well located, and the free travel saves a fortune!

Display our five behaviours! - Accountable, Collaborative, Active, Direct, Fair & Consistent. The assessment day will involve a group exercise, you need to stand out from the crowd - I was always told that try your absolute best to speak first, this says a lot about confidence and character. The online tests are fairly simple.