Apprentice Site Engineer

Summary

Would you like to work for one of the most successful construction and infrastructure companies in the UK?  Are you looking for the chance to gain a qualification whilst earning a wage? We have a fantastic opportunity to train as a construction site supervisor, gaining a nationally recognised qualification in our energy business unit.

Wage

£28,360 a year

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Training course

Construction site supervisor (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday, working hours TBC

45 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

5

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

You will be given exposure to the below and much more:

Setting out of civil engineering and building works
Health & Safety
Minimising the environmental impact of construction projects
Recording, control and reporting of progress on a construction project
Understanding how to manage and motivate a team

Where you’ll work

To be geographically mobile – as our projects are UK wide and can be in rural and remote locations you will need to be able to commit to visiting sites across England, Scotland and Wales, staying away from home on a regular basis

Training

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

College or training organisation

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Construction site supervisor (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Identify risk of activities and encourage all employees to demonstrate safety-conscious behaviours.
Assess, identify and record the environmental impact of projects.
Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects.
Use effective management principles and be able to supervise construction workers.
Understand overall plan for project and measure and record progress against plan.
Assess and report on quality standards and assist in commissioning of finished construction projects.
Understand financial and legal constraints and measure and record progress against budget.

Your training plan

Construction Site Supervisor Level 4.

Alongside the day-to-day role, you’ll attend college on block release in the Midlands every 6-8 weeks to develop your technical knowledge and skills and learn from others in the industry.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or C)
Maths (grade 4 or C)

Desirable qualifications

BTEC in:

Engineering or construction (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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Initiative

Other requirements

We’re open to applications from individuals who are looking to build an exciting and impactful career, and to individuals from within the industry who are keen to progress to the next level.

About this company

We deliver some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors of energy, water, nuclear, highways, rail and aviation for public and private customers. Working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through innovative and responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. Through their expertise, we harness innovative ideas and approaches that enable us to safely and responsibly design and deliver resilient infrastructure upon which we all rely. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion. About our Energy business We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Company benefits

Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days Flexible and adaptable working Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support Contributory pension scheme Annual bonus scheme Single private medical And many more

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

This is a structured and well supported opportunity to launch or progress your career within construction and infrastructure. Your technical training will be combined with hands on, site-based experience, mentoring, and a range of personal development opportunities. On completion of the programme, you’ll be well positioned to take advantage of a range of career pathways within our fast-growing organisation.

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