Apprentice Site Manager (Higher Apprentice)

Summary

Our Property Services business revitalises homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. We are looking for an Apprentice to join the Site Management team who control the activities on our construction sites to ensure projects are completed successfully.

Wage: Competitive
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Training course: Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
42 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 2 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 Property Services business revitalises homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. We are looking for an Apprentice to join the team to assist the Site Management team who manage and control the activities on our construction sites to ensure projects are completed successfully on time in a safe manner, without waste, achieving excellent quality standards for our customers. Some of your key responsibilities will be:

Ensuring all operational activity from start to finish adheres to all Company policies, procedures and practices.
Ensuring that the quality and programme standards expected by the client are delivered as directed by the Site Manager.
Working collaboratively with external and internal departments to ensure smooth running of the site and tasks are undertaken in line with the programme requirements.
Reviewing and monitoring progress against programme addressing any shortcomings and issues as they arise in conjunction with the Site or Project Manager.
Shadowing the Site Manager to learn and understand the site management responsibilities and how they are fulfilled.
Working closely with the commercial team to understand and be aware of the financial position of the contract and raising any issues or concerns as appropriate.
In conjunction with the commercial team and Site Manager, ensure that records pertaining to requests for information, verbal instructions, delay and disruption are rigorously maintained to ensure the Company’s liabilities are protected.
Assisting in the development of a Considerate Constructor’s strategy and ensuring full implementation.
Developing an understanding and gaining full working knowledge of the relevant contract terms and conditions and the associated obligations.

Where you’ll work

Unit 11, Nepicar Park

London Road, Wrotham

Sevenoaks

TN15 7AF

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

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

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

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 programme you will be enrolled on the Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship, which will be delivered by our training partner the University of Westminster. The programme is two years long and you will attend campus one day per week to study towards your qualification. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be awarded:

Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship,
Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Construction Site Management,
will automatically qualify for TechCIOB-L4 professional accreditation.

You will then progress to the Level 6 Construction Site Management Degree Apprenticeship programme.

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.

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 104)

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 the L4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician, you will progress to the L6 Construction Quantity Surveying (Degree) Apprenticeship.

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 VAC1000302374.

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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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