Apprentice Development Manager (Degree Apprenticeship)

Summary

We are looking for an apprentice to join the Development Team in our New Homes business, who provide much-needed build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions, addressing the housing challenges facing our communities.

Wage: Competitive
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Training course: Design and construction management (degree) (level 6)
Hours: Monday - Friday. Shifts tbc.
42 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 5 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

This is an exciting time to join United Living on our Apprenticeship Programme as the business continues to grow and we have a significant order book of secured future projects.

Our New Homes business provides much-needed build-to-rent and affordable housing solutions, addressing the housing challenges facing our communities. We are looking for an apprentice to join the Development team and some of your key responsibilities will include:

Liaising with and managing external consultants
Reviewing incoming design information
Monitoring pre-construction programmes
Site visits to new and live sites
Involvement within the planning process, providing development support to the in-house planner
Working with in-house engineering and architectural departments to validate information
Liaising with statutory authorities to agree site-specific requirements
Supporting on build cost management and consultant fees
Reviewing technical reports to identify key site design parameters.
Reviewing site constraints and opportunities

Where you’ll work

Clearwater 4, Lingley Business Park

Lingley Green Avenue

Great Sanke

Warrington

WA5 3UZ

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

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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

As an apprentice with United Living, you’ll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands-on industry experience, and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll be inspired and stretched professionally, but fully supported by an expert network of colleagues, as you work to build the foundations for a career within United Living, and the construction industry.

As part of your apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto the Level 6 Design and Construction Management (Degree) Apprenticeship, which will be delivered by our training partner the University of Central Lancashire. The programme is five years long and you will attend campus one day per week to study towards your qualification. You will be fully supported through a variety of methods such as lectures, learning materials, and one-to-one support from your tutor or coach. They will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme.

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship programme, you will have achieved:

Level 6 Design and Construction Management Apprenticeship
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology
Site Safety Plus Site Manager’s Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS)
Eligible for membership of Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologies (CIAT) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

More training information

To help you settle into your role, we’ll provide you with a buddy from our apprentice population. They will have some great advice as they were in exactly the same situation as you not so long ago, and you’ll also receive full support from your Line Manager and the Early Careers Team who will help guide you throughout your apprenticeship programme to help you achieve professional success.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English, Maths & Science (grade 4-9/C-A* or equivalent)

Other in:

A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE etc (grade 96)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK, comprised of four complementary businesses. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. We invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation. Building a diverse, inclusive, and equal working environment in which everyone is welcomed and encouraged to be themselves, is a commitment we are dedicated to. We believe that having a diverse workforce not only sets us up for success, but it allows for greater opportunities for innovation, adaptability, and wide-ranging capabilities. We empower our people, and our communities, to champion diversity and change every day. We are a fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business. We welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change to establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.

https://unitedliving.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

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 successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will continue your career at United Living.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

United Living Group

Rebecca Harrison

earlycareers@unitedliving.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302444.

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Closes on Sunday 6 April 2025

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Company’s application instructions

How to apply If you’re looking to be part of an exciting journey with an evolving business and want to learn something new, every day? They you’ve come to the right place. If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, please visit our website and click the I’m interested button and submit an application. We recommend you apply as early as possible.

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