Project Closure Administrator Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for someone to work within our operations team to manage the process of gathering the information from our construction teams and compiling it for the companies that adopt our constructed assets.

Wage: £14,820 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm. 4pm finish on Fridays.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 17 March
Duration: 1 year 6 months
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

Gathering construction data from site teams via field software.
Responsible for the compiling of worksite information.
Responsible for digitising the worksite information.
Responsible for the submission and gaining approval of project closure from adopting utility networks.

Where you’ll work

LOVELL HOUSE

BIRCHWOOD PARK

BIRCHWOOD

WARRINGTON

WA3 6FW

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

WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL COLLEGE

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

12 week block of one day a week at Warrington & Vale Royal College (Warrington site) and work set on OneFile.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Confidence
Eye for detail

Other requirements

As a business, we have taken several people on apprenticeships, all the way through to several promotions within the business, we like to progress people and allow people to fulfil their potential.

About this company

BGS Utilities are a growing Multi Utility company based in Warrington. We install electricity, water and gas networks for new build housing and commercial developments. We are looking for someone to work within our operations team to manage the process of gathering the information from our construction teams and compiling it for the companies that adopt our constructed assets. The candidate will take overall responsibility for the compiling of worksite information, digitisation and submission/ gaining approval for the construction. Key stakeholders will be: Project Managers, CAD operatives, Operations Director, Accounts team.

After this apprenticeship

Progress within the operations team, possibly growth of closure team if business performance reflects this. Also possibility of movement into the design team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WARRINGTON & VALE ROYAL COLLEGE

Georgia Bramhall

gbramhall@wvr.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303493.

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