Summary
Dodd Group was formed in 1947 in Shropshire & has remained privately owned ever since. With an unrivaled reputation within building services, we offer a comprehensive electrical & mechanical design, installation & maintenance service across many sectors. Our Head Office Estimating Team is expanding & we are looking for young talent to join us.
Annual wage
£12,480 to £22,308 a year
21 days annual leave plus all Bank holidays Life Insurance Salary reviewed and increasing as each grade is passed
Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday between, 8.30am - 5.30pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Saturday 1 March
Duration
4 years
Positions available
2
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
Health and Safety: Apply health and safety issues to all activities.
Sustainability: Demonstrate application of the principles of sustainability.
Construction Technology: Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects
Contracts: Be able to apply different types of contracts to different situations.
Procurement: Assist in the selection of and negotiation with specialist contractors for a construction project.
Cost control: Assist in the measurement and costing of construction works during a project.
Financial reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, cash flow and cost forecasts for a construction project.
Administration: Assist in the collection, collation and storage of relevant data and its analysis.
Where you’ll work
Dodd Group (Midlands) Ltd
Unit 1, Rabone Park
Rabone Lane
Smethwick
B66 2NN
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
SOUTH & CITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM
Your training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
* Health and Safety: Apply health and safety issues to all activities.
* Sustainability: Demonstrate application of the principles of sustainability.
* Construction Technology: Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects
* Contracts: Be able to apply different types of contracts to different situations.
* Procurement: Assist in the selection of and negotiation with specialist contractors for a construction project.
* Cost control: Assist in the measurement and costing of construction works during a project.
* Financial reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, cash flow and cost forecasts for a construction project.
* Administration: Assist in the collection, collation and storage of relevant data and its analysis.
Your training plan
* Workplace-based training
* Day release at the training provider
More training information
* We will support you to the completion of your Level 3 qualification and assist and support you through the next stage of your learning
* Your training will be delivered on a day-release basis in conjunction with the training provider
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths (grade 4)
BTEC in:
* engineering (grade 2)
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
* Patience