Construction Administrator / Finance Assistant / Project Manager Apprentice - (KJP-0001-24) – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

This is an office based management role and not a trade role. The role would suit an administrator or finance assistant with some construction knowledge, involving word processing and data entry into spreadsheets and the handling of corresponding documentation for quantity surveying, site, design and project management.

Annual wage

£12,480 a year

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The wage may be increased after 3 months based on performance.

Training course

Construction support technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 December

Duration

2 years 3 months

Positions available

1

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

The apprentice will provide full administrative support and be involved in the delivery of the following activities:

Site Management

Inductions
Toolbox talks
Contractor management
Health and Safety Management on site
Reviewing Risk Assessment Method Statements
Conducting and Producing Risk Assessment Method Statements
Reviews and Inspection
Setting out

Design Management

Document management
Drawing and Design reviews
Design Team meetings
Co Ordination of Contractors design package

Quantity Surveying

Sub Contract Variations
Measurement
Notices
Sub Contract Comparisons
Package Scoping
Cost Reporting

Project Management

Programming (producing short term programmes and understanding the contract programme)
Reporting against programmes
Progress reporting
Pre Contract
Neighbour Engagement
Logistics Plans

Where you’ll work

Maple Road

Saddlebow

King's Lynn

PE34 3AH

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

T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD

Your training course

Construction support technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.
Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.

Your training plan

Construction Support Technician level 3 apprenticeship standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

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
Administrative skills
Team working
spreadsheets

Other requirements

This an office based role and is not suitable for those looking to undertake a trade apprenticeship. The successful applicant will need to have passed the CSCS operative test. TrAC will purchase the relevant card for the successful applicant. Some experience in construction or administration would be desirable but is not essential.

About this company

Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship there may be a permanent role available as a junior quantity surveyor

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281419.

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Closes in 8 days (Saturday 30 November)

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Construction Administrator / Finance Assistant / Project Manager Apprentice - (KJP-0001-24)

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