Gabriel Cuciureanu

As a Project Management Apprentice at Network Rail, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of project management through an intensive program that spans multiple disciplines, including commercial, asset management, engineering, and procurement. This hands-on experience has enabled me to develop a well-rounded skill set and practical insights into the complexities of infrastructure projects.

Notable Projects and Locations:
I have contributed to a variety of projects across multiple locations, enhancing my ability to adapt to different environments and challenges. Key projects include:

• Bishopsgate Tunnel, Shoreditch
• Tottenham North Curve, Kentish Town
• River Deben, Suffolk
• River Derwent, Derby
• Sharnbrook, Bedford

Through these projects, I have gained hands-on experience in addressing diverse engineering challenges, managing project timelines, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. My apprenticeship has provided me with a solid foundation to advance further in project management within the rail industry and beyond.

I completed a five day placement with HMRC in Croydon for my Year 12 work experience. This covered various parts of the daily activities of HMRC and the Valuation office including: measuring and valuing buildings, how taxes are set and distributed, presentations, saving failing industries, insight into apprenticeships and team activities. I gained invaluable knowledge and insight into the lives of established professionals in Economics and Finance as well as the Civil Service.

This helped to transform my teamwork, analytical and problem-solving skills as it was a rigorous week filled with lots of group tasks, research, data analysis, debating and problem-solving exercises. I also had

to complete a presentation on how I felt an empty building in the centre of Croydon should be used if given the funding, applying everything I had learnt throughout the week. My presentation was a resounding success and impressed the HMRC senior staff. This boosted my presentation and communication skills.