Higher & Degree Apprenticeship in Technical- Newcastle
Barratt Redrow PLC
Gateshead, NE11 9SZ
Closes in 30 days (Friday 7 March)
Posted on 5 February 2025
Contents
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
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£23,500 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Competitive Salary Competitive Bonus Scheme
- Training course
- Design and construction management (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 1 September
- Duration
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5 years
- Positions available
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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 Architectural design team in preparing working drawing packages to meet Building Regulation and NHBC standards
- Support the Engineering function to procure, instruct and deliver infrastructure and service designs for new developments to meet adoptable standards
- Assist the Engineering team to project manage the delivery of new development infrastructure and throughout the lifetime of the development to final completion and adoption
- Attend site project meetings, carry out site inspections and respond to site queries resolving any technical/construction issues in collaboration with technical colleagues
- Liaise closely with all departments within the business to assist with the delivery of accurate and prompt responses to technical queries
- Continue to develop through reviews with your coach and mentor
Where you’ll work
Barratt House
The Watermark
Gateshead
NE11 9SZ
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
Design and construction management (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
- S1 Client and User Requirements: Be able to identify and assess client and user requirements and conduct feasibility studies so that the design reflects client needs.
- S2 Sustainability: Be able to identify, assess and manage sustainable solutions to client requirements and minimise environmental impact of project over building lifecycle.
- S3 Health and Safety: Be able to identify, assess and manage hazards and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- S4 Project Management: Be able to select, form and manage the project team and agree responsibilities and processes.
- S5 Regulations: Be able to assess, advise and meet statutory regulations and legal constraints.
- S6 Design Development: Be able to prepare, present and agree proposals for project briefs, make recommendations, develop programmes and develop detailed designs for construction.
- S7 Specifications and Information Management: Be able to identify and prepare detailed designs and manage the project model (BIM), including integrating, evaluating and recommending changes.
- S8 Tenders and Contracts: Be able to select and evaluate tenders, choose and agree appropriate specialist contractors and control contractual compliance during construction.
- S9 Value Management: Be able to work with the project team to enhance value and/or reduce costs while meeting the project brief.
- S10 Risk Management: Be able to identify, assess and manage threats and hazards while optimising project opportunities.
- S11 Project Handover: Be able to manage project handover and completion and assemble operations and Maintenance Manuals for the building's end users.
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.
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
An exciting potential career path for an Apprentice in Technical could be as
- Technical Director
- Head of Technical
- Technical/Engineering/ Project Manager
- Senior Technical Coordinator/Engineer
- Technical Coordinator/Engineer
- Assistant Technical Coordinator
- Technical Trainee
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300912.
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.