Higher & Degree Apprenticeship in Construction- Leicester

Barratt Redrow PLC

Coalville, LE67 1UF

Closes in 30 days (Friday 7 March)

Posted on 5 February 2025


Summary

Are you ready to launch your career in the dynamic house-building industry? We’re excited to announce a unique opportunity in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University, offering a bespoke Higher & Degree Apprenticeship designed for individuals from all backgrounds.

Wage
£23,500 a year

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Competitive Salary Competitive Bonus Scheme

Training course
Construction site management (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday-Friday, shifts to be confirmed. Onsite.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

5 years

Positions available

15

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

  • Support the Site Manager in co-ordinating trades and directing labour and materials to meet the production programme
  • Support the Site Manager in ensuring that the onsite construction team is fully resourced and well directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities and are provided with full support in achieving these
  • Work in conjunction with the Sales Team to ensure that regular meetings are attended, and all procedures are adhered to
  • Ensure high standards of Health and Safety on site
  • As and when required, deputise for the Site Manager
  • Continue to develop through reviews with your coach and mentor

Where you’ll work

Barratt House Cartwright Way

Forest Business Park

Bardon Hill

Coalville

LE67 1UF

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

SHEFFIELD HALLAM 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

  • Attend 4 x 1-week annual block teaching with Sheffield Hallam University for academic study

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths & English (grade 4-9)

A Level in:

  • Any discipline (grade A-C)

BTEC in:

  • Any discipline (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
  • Logical
  • Team working

Other requirements

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time, switching careers, or seeking an alternative to traditional higher education, we encourage you to apply. We value enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to excellence, regardless of your background.

About this company

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs. Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues. We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

https://jobs.barrattcareers.co.uk/vacancies/29333/higher--degree-apprenticeship-in-construction.html (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Private Medical Insurance - Single Cover. Annual Health Assessment 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days). Choice of Flexible Benefits. Enhanced Family Friendly Policies.

After this apprenticeship

A potential career path for an Apprentice in Construction can include many different, exciting roles.

  • Construction Director
  • Head of Construction
  • Contracts Manager/ Project Manager
  • Senior Site Manager
  • Site Manager
  • Assistant Site Manager
  • Trainee Assistant Site Manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300870.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Friday 7 March)

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Company’s application instructions

1. Apply online followed by a video interview 2. Assessment centre Assessment centres will take place from April onwards and will include a short pre-prepared presentation and interview with a Director from your local office. 3. University application If successful at the video interview stage, you’ll complete a university application to check your eligibility against the entry criteria.