Apprentice Construction Planner

Summary

The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced planner and will be involved in a diverse range of interesting and challenging projects across multiple sectors. Our aim is to approach planning in a way that actively understands risks and seeks opportunities for innovation so we can successfully execute a quality product on time.

Wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 25 August
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

Planning the project timeline throughout the pre-construction and construction phase.
Deliver good quality programmes and logistic plans.
Visit sites to develop construction knowledge which will provide a good understanding of build processes, sequencing and logistical requirements.

Where you’ll work

9-11 Drayton High Road

Drayton

Norwich

NR8 6AH

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 COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

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

Online learning and will include guided discussions.
Independant learning.
On site learning with qualified Planners.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
Initiative
Good work ethic
Clear telephone manner

About this company

As a family owned company, we have been proudly providing high quality construction services for centuries. Offering experience and specialist knowledge, we combine family values with a passion for innovation. Our approach is based on honesty, trust and the development of long-term sustainable relationships with our colleagues, clients, suppliers and with the communities in which we work. Together we are building for the future.

https://www.rgcarter-construction.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Company pension, Employee discount scheme, Free on-site parking, Health and wellbeing programme, Life insurance, Sick pay

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

Construction Site Managere level 6 degree.

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