Apprentice Assistant Site Manager

Vistry Group

Bristol, BS8 1EH

Closes in 14 days (Sunday 6 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 September 2024

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Summary

Assist with the day to day delivery of site-based project or remedial work. Assist in the control and delivery of construction projects to meet customer specifications (safety, quality, time, etc.) such that all risk, specification and project objectives are met in full.

Annual wage
£12,979.20 to £23,200.32 a year

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Training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours
Shift pattern Monday to Friday between hours 8am - 5:30pm.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 6 November

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

8

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

The apprentice will participate in all activities listed below under the guidance of an experienced Site Manager, taking on more responsibility as they learn and become more experienced in the role

·     Assist the Site Manager in the supervision of the day to day delivery of construction projects; quality, time, procurement, contractors including the supervision of sub-contractors and the monitoring of contractor attendance and progress providing direct instruction as necessary

·     Complete daily site physical and on-line paperwork including health and Safety forms and reports

·     Conduct site inductions for all visitors and contractors

·     Ensure contractors have the necessary cards and qualifications to perform their job safely on site

·     Ensure all site personnel are working safely, stopping work if unsafe and speaking up to address any safety concerns

·     Ensure that detailed plans are followed such that materials and resources are available in order to meet the overall project plan

·     Ensure all materials delivered to site in a timely manner to meet production needs

·     Ensure that all additional work is identified and that the site team are fully aware of all potential opportunities and risks

·     Communicate any project issues/risks to site team to ensure that they are fully aware of project progress and are notified of all financial, specification and time risks

·     Embrace learning and development opportunities

·     Help to identify opportunities for improvement

Where you’ll work

Linden House

The Jacobs Building

Berkeley Place

Bristol

BS8 1EH

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

NHBC SERVICES LIMITED

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

    Apprenticeship study will take place in the workplace and delivered virtually. 

    More training information

    • Construction site supervisor L4 Apprenticeship Standard

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade Grade 4 or above)
    • English (grade Grade 4 or above)

    Desirable qualifications

    A Level in:

    • Any subject (grade Grade 4 or above)
    • Relevant Subject (grade Grade 4 or above)
    • Any relevant subject (grade Grade 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
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working

    Other requirements

    Trainees are required to work on site developments across Bristol.

    About this company

    Vistry Group came together at the start of 2020, bringing together the energy, talent and deep-rooted experience of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Partnerships. We are all about people, and it is our people, around 3000 of us, who have created a UK top-five housebuilder, with a five-star rating. We care about the wellbeing of our people and we value diversity and inclusion, seeking to create a supportive, dynamic environment where talented and dedicated people can develop their career.

    Company benefits

    • Competitive basic salary and annual bonus • Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Private Healthcare • Competitive contributory pension scheme • Share incentive schemes • Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

    After this apprenticeship

    Suitable Trainees who successfully complete apprenticeship, may progress further into site construction roles at Vistry. 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    Vistry Group

    Dee Kumari

    dee.kumari@vistry.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278186.

    Apply now

    Closes in 14 days (Sunday 6 October at 11:59pm)

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