Apprentice Construction Site Supervisor

BRECK HOMES LIMITED

Winsford, CW7 3BS

Closes in 13 days (Monday 4 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 October 2024

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Summary

You will work under the guidance & supervision of the Site Manager & Senior Site Supervisor to assist with the planning, coordination, and oversight of construction projects. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in managing various aspects of a construction site, including safety, scheduling, materials, labour, and quality control.

Annual wage
£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year

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Training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:30 (inclusive of breaks) on site in Winsford and surrounding areas. One day a week at Warrington & Vale Royal College (Warrington site).

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 18 November

Duration

3 years 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

  • Assist the Site Supervisor in daily on-site operations and ensure that all work is carried out according to plans and specifications
  • Help coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site workers to ensure efficient workflows
  • Monitor the progress of construction activities to ensure that milestones are met on time and within budget
  • Conduct routine safety inspections and report hazards or violations to the Site Supervisor
  • Help maintain accurate records of site activities, including daily logs, material usage, and labour hours
  • Help monitor the quality of materials and workmanship on-site, ensuring they meet project specifications and industry standards
  • Help coordinate the arrival and use of machinery, equipment, and supplies to avoid delays
  • Assist in liaising with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders as required

Where you’ll work

Wharton Road

Winsford

CW7 3BS

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

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

    • Construction Site Supervisor Level 4
    • One day a week at Warrington & Vale Royal College (Warrington site)

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 4)
    • Level 3 any Construction (grade Pass)

    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
    • Physical fitness
    • Strong work ethic
    • Adaptability
    • Proactive Mindset

    Other requirements

    The role involves working on construction sites, which may require working outdoors in various weather conditions. Ability to lift and carry materials, stand for extended periods, and navigate around the construction site. Ability to communicate both verbally and electronically

    About this company

    Breck Homes specialises in sourcing and purchasing a diverse range of development sites, be it brown or greenfield. We have the expertise and experience to develop the land in a cost-efficient way. We source development sites ranging from 20 to 250 homes. The Apprentice Site Supervisor works under the guidance and supervision of the Site Manager or Senior Site Supervisor to assist with the planning, coordination, and oversight of construction projects. This role is designed to provide hands-on experience in managing various aspects of a construction site, including safety, scheduling, materials, labour, and quality control. The apprentice will gradually take on more responsibilities as they develop the skills and knowledge required to effectively supervise a construction site.

    After this apprenticeship

    Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, there may be opportunities for promotion to a full-time Assistant Site Supervisor or other roles in construction project management.

    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 VAC1000282390.

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    Closes in 13 days (Monday 4 November at 11:59pm)

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