Summary
Stepnell has fantastic degree apprenticeship opportunities and we are currently looking for people to join our friendly and supportive teams. You will be working as part of a regional team alongside trained professionals and managers to deliver work to the highest standards. You will gain competencies in a wide range of site management techniques.
Annual wage
Competitive
Contributory Pension
Training course
Construction site management (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday 08.30 - 17.30 with an hour for lunch
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
5 years
Positions available
6
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
You will gain competencies in a wide range of site management techniques and expect to undertake the following:
* Liaising with clients and reporting on progress to staff and the public
* Supervising construction workers and hiring subcontractors
* Buying materials for each phase of the project
* Monitoring build costs and project progress
* Conducting quality and safety inspections
* Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings
* Maintaining quality control checks
* Motivating the workforce
* Day to day problem solving and dealing with any issues that arise
* Using specialist project management computer programmes
* Working on-site in all weathers, at clients’ businesses or in a site office
Where you’ll work
9 Regan Way, Chetwynd Business Park
Chilwell
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG9 6RZ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Your training course
Construction site management (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
* Be able to set and review objectives, identify resources and their limitations and plan activities and work methods to ensure project completion on time.
* Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work.
* Be able to identify the standards required by clients and other stakeholders and implement effective procedures for managing, recording and improving quality.
* Be able to manage construction activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development and implements best practice.
* Be able to manage legal and contractual matters relating to the site and work within commercial and legal constraints to ensure effective project outcomes.
* Be able to investigate problems, causes and effects and determine solutions.
* Be able to identify, obtain and process information required to manage projects.
* Be able to manage risk and plan for its mitigation to minimise its impact.
* Be able to manage and appraise team members and specialist contractors, build teams, advise on development and resolve conflicts to ensure effective teamwork.
* Be able to identify areas for improvement, and implement innovative solutions.
* Be able to effectively manage and supervise specialist contractors and operatives during the construction phase.
* Be able to identify and rectify common defects in construction activities.
Your training plan
Day release at University
Requirements
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness