Construction Manager Apprentice
EMERSON WILLIS LTD
SOUTH OCKENDON, RM15 4XD
Closes on Friday 28 February
Posted on 13 January 2025
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Summary
We’re seeking a motivated Trainee Site Manager who has completed the level 4 Construction Site Supervisor course, to join our team and learn from experienced Managers. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in overseeing construction sites and developing essential skills in project management.
- Annual wage
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£18,500 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
PLEASE NOTE: this is the minimum starting salary, the salary is dependent on experience
- Training course
- Construction site management (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 7am - 4pm
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 31 March
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Assisting Site Managers: Work closely with seasoned professionals to understand the nuances of site management, learning from their expertise and guidance
- General Site Operations: Take an active role in the day to day running of construction sites, including interpreting specifications, plans and drawings
- Value Engineering: Contribute ideas and strategies for optimising project efficiency without compromising quality, ensure cost effectiveness and innovative problem solving
- Cost Management: Gain insight into the financial aspects of construction projects, learning to assess cost implications and manage resources effectively
- Health and Safety Compliance: Prioritise and uphold stringent safety protocols, ensuring a secure working environment for all team members and subcontractors
- Project Timeline Management: Assist in coordinating activities to ensure timely completion of projects, developing skills in scheduling and project deadline adherence
Where you’ll work
BRETTS FARM
ROMFORD ROAD
AVELEY
SOUTH OCKENDON
RM15 4XD
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
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
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
- BSc (Hons) Construction Management
- Delivered via day release on Anglia Ruskins Chelmsford Campus
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English and Maths (grade C/4)
Other in:
- Construction (grade Pass)
- Construction Site Supervisor (grade Pass)
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
- Team working
Other requirements
TO APPLY: Please email a CV and Cover Letter to Amanda@emersonwillis.com. Applicants having completed the Construction Site Supervisor apprenticeship will only be considered for this position. Must have experience working on site with a value of £100k to £1m.
About this company
In 1997 two successful family owned companies, Emerson Construction and Willis Builders, joined forces and Emerson Willis Ltd was formed. Combining the two companies provided a platform of expertise from which Emerson Willis Ltd could continue to develop and today projects valued up to £4 million are regularly undertaken. Accredited to CHAS, Constructionline and Safe Contractor Emerson Willis Ltd demonstrates an excellent Health & Safety record and is extremely experienced in carrying out complex work in ‘live’ buildings including busy offices, educational facilities and family homes. We are proud to have built a reputation for delivering quality projects, on time and within budget and for developing long-term client relationships.
After this apprenticeship
To become a Site Manager and run your own projects.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Amanda@emersonwillis.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296040.
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Closes on Friday 28 February
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Company’s application instructions
TO APPLY: Please email a CV and Cover Letter to Amanda@emersonwillis.com