What will the apprentice be doing on site

This apprenticeship is based on the 264-apartment site formerly home to Stevenage's Icon building. As an Apprentice Construction Site Supervisor, you’ll play a key supporting role in the successful delivery of the project. You’ll be learning how to supervise specialist contractors, maintain site health and safety, control quality, and ensure schedules and budgets are adhered to – all while studying towards a recognised qualification.

You’ll be mentored by experienced site managers and supervisors, gradually taking on more responsibility as your skills develop. You’ll work across multiple elements of the project, including site logistics, subcontractor coordination, safety compliance, and client interaction.

Your tasks will include:

Managing the daily construction activities on the site and ensuring smooth operation:

Creating daily activity planning and defining necessary site attendances.
Ordering plant & equipment required on site.
Call in transports and ensure access and site logistics are well coordinated.

Supervision of staff, ensure coordination and attendances:

Monitor progress on site.
Record nonconformities and risks.
Manage ITP’s, inspect, record and report quality issues.

Ensure Health & Safety practices are followed on site:

Ensure RAMS are updated, maintained, and registered.
Prepare and conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and standard inspections.
Coordinate the every-day H&S on site, audit and correct operative’s behaviour.
Action any external H&S audit comments.

Monday to Friday
40 hours per week
£400 per week

Are there restrictions

Due to local council 106 restrictions the successful applicant will need to reside in Stevenage.

Applicants must be aged 18+ due to the working time directive

What sort of candidate are you looking for

The right candidate will be hard working, have a can do attitude, be willing to work outdoors in all weather.

They will need to be a team player, with good communication skills.

They will need a good level of interest in construction.

The right candidate will be able to follow directions accurately and be able to complete task in a timely manner.
They must be able to lift, bend and undertake manual work and use relevant equipment.

Essential qualities

The successful applicant will demonstrate the following strengths:
Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain good and effective working relationships
Initiative
Willingness to learn
Punctual
Keen to progress into site supervision and management as a career
Enjoy working with a wide range of individuals
Able to work alone and as part of a team
Highly motivated
Ability to follow directions accurately and be able to complete task in a timely manner.
Must possess goo problem solving skills.
They must be able to lift, bend and undertake manual work and use relevant equipment.
Be willing and prepared to undertake outside work in all weather conditions.

Desirable qualities

Previous experience in construction (even voluntary or work experience)

Familiarity with construction terminology or digital tools (e.g., MS Office, site software)

Qualifications Required

5 x GCSE grade 4/C and above including Maths and English and a Science or equivalent qualifications are required.

2 A-Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification.

CSCS Card - assistance will be given in achieving this before starting the apprenticeship.