Construction Apprentice

STRUCTURAL METAL DECKS LIMITED

Dorset (BH12 4PY)

Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

Posted on 11 April 2025

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Summary

You will be working on a variety of construction projects, assisting in site operations from start to finish. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you will gain well rounded skills and knowledge in all aspects of a construction project.

Wage

£17,000 a year

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Depending on the applicant we would offer a higher apprenticeship wage.

Training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Thursdays, 08:45 - 17:00 and Friday, 08:00 - 15:00

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

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

SMD Ltd, is a leading provider of structural metal decking solutions across the UK, is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to join our Contract Team as a Construction Apprentice.

You’ll be working on a variety of construction projects, assisting in site operations from start to finish. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you will gain well rounded skills and knowledge in all aspects of a construction project. This includes estimation, commercial, technical and site management whilst learning how to maintain health and safety standards, and ensure work is delivered to a high quality and on schedule.

Our Contracts Team manage projects from start to finish - they secure, design, process and deliver every project. As part of the team, you will support with various tasks within the areas of estimating and sales, commercial, design & construction management.

Duties would include but are not limited to:

  • Answering phone calls & emails
  • Booking in estimates and chasing customers for status updates
  • Completing pre-qualification information for prospective customers
  • Processing, printing and posting site drawings
  • Logging site diary information provided and collating weekly contract report for issue
  • Processing & logging time sheet information & site paperwork
  • Providing document control support for all team functions
  • Collating and issuing site documentation
  • Assist in organising and booking in site equipment, deliveries & sub contract labour
  • Attend and contribute to internal team meetings and deliver agreed actions when requested
  • Support with various forms of data entry

Where you’ll work

The Outlook
Ling Road Tower Park
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH12 4PY

Training

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

College or training organisation

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

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

  • General job role training will be given in house by members of the Contract Team alongside our Training & Development Manager for any visits to a construction site
  • On the job training and college release. Detailed training plan to be confirmed in apprentice e-portfolio

More training information

  • Level 4 construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship Standard

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/construction-site-supervisor-v1-0

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Any 4 subjects (grade 4 or above)
  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)
  • Science or Engineering subject (grade 4 or above)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

  • sector area (grade Any)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

The role is predominantly office based but there will be opportunities for site visits. You will also be required to apply for and attend an academic interview at Bournemouth and Poole College. https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/hnc-construction-management-site-supervisor-level-4-apprenticeship

About this company

Since 1987, SMD have been shaping the skyline of Britain and skylines across the world by designing, supplying and installing products that help form iconic buildings that we all know. Initially, we specialised in composite metal floor deck and, over the years, have developed a suite of market leading profiles that complement our first-class design and installation service. Our floor deck profiles are available on their own or as a ‘Complete Solution’ where we design, manufacture, deliver and install the fall arrest systems, floor deck, shear studs and concrete in a single package. In addition, we offer structural roof deck profiles, void protection systems and a concrete topping service. All our products come with our excellent design and installation service. SMD’s business strategy is very much based around providing quality products and first-class service, ensuring our clients’ needs are delivered at all levels, and that the business develops to meet their future needs. We strive to deliver SMD’s main goals of Quality, Service, Safety and Sustainability. To complement our comprehensive product range, we offer a wealth of technical experience on our website and in person. The pre-construction and manufacturing elements are only the first part of the story. A quality product is only ‘true quality’ when successfully installed on your project. Our operations are structured to ensure effective management of your project. Delivered through a network of regional construction teams and backed up by directly employed site operatives.

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression to Full Time employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Jade Stevens

jstevens@smdltd.co.uk

07824305797

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315156.

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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

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