Apprentice Construction Project Manager (degree)

Summary

We are global, structural steel engineering organisation with our Head Office in Bury and are looking for an apprentice quantity surveyor to be based in London. If you are looking to obtain a Degree apprenticeship and enjoy the built environment; you are great with maths and enjoy working as part of a team, this could be the role for you.

Wage

£21,696 a year

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Pay rises each year depending on achievement in work and at University. 25 days holiday plus bank holiday Pension Bike to work scheme Life insurance Season ticket loan

Training course

Construction site management (degree) (level 6)

Hours

You will be based at one of our London sites or offices while also attending University once per week. Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am – 1.30pm.

36 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Assist in the Preparation of the Authority to Proceed and Point of Award documents following receipt of the order
Attend internal project kick-off meeting
To assist in the preparation of the Point of Award and in particular the agreement of the budget for the project
To assist in preparing a Project Execution Plan, defining how the project will be managed and successfully delivered
To learn to produce a contract programme for the off-site and on-site works issue internally and to the client for acceptance. This should also include a detailed Information Release Schedule
To input all key dates and project information into HPS / HDS and regularly ensure these dates are maintained and updated where necessary
Assist in reviewing and updating weekly Delivery dates in HPs.
To ensure contract information (specifications and drawings) is provided to the engineering department
To assist in organising and inputting into the Project Safety Review(s) and provide inputs to the Hazard Register, ensuring risks are identified and managed out as the project progresses.
To liaise with the Project Engineer/Engineering Team to ensure compliance with the specification, programme and budget.
To prepare the bought-out register early in the project life and that the bought-outs are prepared and issued to procurement in adequate time for the goods or services to be sourced
To liaise with the engineering function to ensure the issue of fabrication drawings to production are in line with the contract programme and manufacturing programme
To liaise with the construction function to plan and produce method statements in sufficient detail and quality and in time for approvals prior to works commencing on site
To attend production review meetings to identify unusual items for fabrication and/or treatment and agree the strategy for any major sub-contract items
To identify all abnormal loads and specific handling and transport requirements are discussed and communicated with fabrication, treatment, transport / logistics and the construction departments
To attend construction review meetings to determine the construction strategy for the project.
To attend regular reviews with procurement on the progress of bought out / subcontract packages, in line with the contract requirements, including the review of major supplier and subcontractor bids and involvement in the selection of major suppliers and subcontractors.
To assist in securing client approval of subcontractors as required under the contract.
To attend regular project reviews and to produce project status reports for distribution to our client. These should be updated weekly.
To work with the project QS on the production of the monthly commercial reports
To assist in the production of monthly project reports for distribution internally to update on progress and commercial status.
To attend weekly event review meetings to categorize, action and close out all project events as they occur in line with the TGN 41 (events) and TGN 42 (variations).
To assist in ensuring the contract requirements are understood by the project team and all notices, particularly in relation to cost and time, are submitted in accordance with the contract requirements and to ensure the company secures recovery for variations and entitlements to extension of time as appropriate.
To monitor that incoming correspondence is reviewed and actioned by the relevant department.
To attend regular meetings with the Client and the designers to ensure the project progress is tracked and communicated as required,
To review activity on site with the construction team to ensure it is carried out safely and to programme.

Where you’ll work

Hudson House
8 Tavistock Street
London
WC2E 7PP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

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

You will attend Westminster University on a day-release basis, completing your degree over 3 years
You will follow a learning plan in the workplace, supported by a mentor

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 6)
Maths (grade 6)
Must have 5 GCSE's inc Maths, English and Science (grade 6)
Science (grade 6)

A Level or equivalent in:

Maths, economics, business studies, physics etc. (grade Minimum 104 UCAS points)

BTEC or equivalent in:

Engineering, science, business studies etc (grade Minimum 104 UCAS points)

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
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

The William Hare Group is a family owned business with origins in the UK dating back to the 1880s. William Hare is Europe’s largest independent structural steel contractor, specialising in engineering, fabrication and erection of steel structures – such as Manchester airport (T2), Trafford Centre and Hinkley Point C. Throughout the world, the group has carried out projects in over 50 countries and currently employs over 2000 skilled staff.

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After this apprenticeship

Once qualified, you will become a Junior/Graduate Construction Project Manager.

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