Business Management Apprenticeship

WATES PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED

Derby, DE74 2SG

Closes on Monday 2 December

Posted on 25 October 2024

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Summary

If you are looking for a programme full of innovation and variety then you’re in the right place. With practical experience you will undertake a number of placements within our business to ensure you get a full breadth experience. You will receive technical and behavioural training, mentoring and guidance. You will learn about commercial aspects.

Annual wage
Competitive

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Training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 4 September

Duration

3 years

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

  • During the Business Management programme, you will be working alongside our Living Space team and learning about the industry, gaining experience through functional rotations
  • You’ll support key functions as you develop your understanding and skills in preparing tenders, interact with potential clients, and gain an appreciation of their needs and concerns
  • You will learn about commercial aspects of the industry and assist with administrative processes
  • Upon completion of the scheme, you will be able to develop your career in either Site Management or in a Commercial role 

Where you’ll work

Hastings House

Castle Donington

Derby

DE74 2SG

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

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

Your training course

Construction site supervisor (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents
  • Identify risk of activities and encourage all employees to demonstrate safety-conscious behaviours.
  • Assess, identify and record the environmental impact of projects.
  • Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects.
  • Use effective management principles and be able to supervise construction workers.
  • Understand overall plan for project and measure and record progress against plan.
  • Assess and report on quality standards and assist in commissioning of finished construction projects.
  • Understand financial and legal constraints and measure and record progress against budget.

    • Your training plan

    • You would be required to complete a Level 4 Construction site supervisor (Construction Site and Built Environment) apprenticeship standard through Leeds College of Building on a block release basis

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths & English (grade 4/C and above)
    • 2 A Levels (grade DD or above)

    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
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    About this company

    The Wates Group, established in 1897, is one of the leading privately-owned construction, residential development, and property services businesses in the UK. We employ approximately 3,600 people and work with a wide range of public and private sector customers and partners.

    https://careers.wates.co.uk/vacancy/?vacancy_platform=https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/early-careers/ (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    Car Allowance/Company car

    After this apprenticeship

    • You would be looking to move into a management role on a successful completion of this program, should you be the right candidate for the job
    • If you already hold a construction related degree you could progress onto Chartership

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284201.

    Apply now

    Closes on Monday 2 December

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    Company’s application instructions

    Application form online Video interview Assessment Centre