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Apprentice Site Supervisor

Employer
Horbury Building Systems
Location
Edgware Road, London, NW9 0HX
Salary
£18,000.00 per week
Closing date
18 Mar 2019

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Specialism
Business / Management
Sector
Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Higher
Start Date
April
Duration
Permanent
Vacancy Description

As an apprentice site supervisor, you will assist the Site Manager in the day to day management of construction projects to meet customer specification, programme and budget. You will be a valued member of the team and receive high quality mentoring from experienced colleagues and the opportunity to pursue academic qualifications. The right candidate for us is someone who is looking to advance their career within construction. We are prepared to invest our time, experience and offer of continued employment for such a person. This Construction Built Environment Apprenticeship is an exciting opportunity to understand, appreciate and begin your career in a Technical Construction role. You need to be prepared to learn and comprehend the mechanics of working in the industry to be successful. This opportunity requires you to be part of a team, to demonstrate self-discipline and be able to receive and follow instructions accurately and methodically. You will report to the Site Manager and be expected to work to targets and deadlines. For more information on generic Site Management roles please follow this link https://www.goconstruct.org/learn-about-construction/find-the-role-for-you/career-explorer/occupational-supervisor-team-leader/

PLEASE NOTE:
  • We require the suitable candidate to have some relevant experience.

Responsibilities:
  • Ensure safe working practices and procedures are fully implemented on site
  • Manage the day to day delivery of a construction project
  • Liaise with Site Management to ensure they are fully appraised of project progress and are notified of all financial, specification and time issues
  • Ensure all materials delivered to site meet specification and production requirements
  • Control waste management
  • Ensure all additional work is identified and the Project and Commercial Managers are fully aware of all potential opportunities


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Administration Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Numeracy Skills
  • Public Speaking Skills
  • Listening Skills
  • Social Media Skills
  • Team Building Skills
  • Literacy Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Organisational Skills
  • Manual Work Skills


Personal qualities

  • Ensures that decisions are made by evaluating priorities and timescales and informs others of decisions
  • Reconsiders in the light of new information
  • Takes responsibility for own actions and takes a fair share of team tasks
  • Has a strong sense of personal commitment and enthusiasm
  • Has an enquiring mind and is disposed to learning both on and off the job
  • Uses acquired knowledge and skills to perform new job related tasks, seeking advice and guidance where necessary
  • Takes personal ownership by responding promptly to enquiries
  • Demonstrates an awareness of financial and cost implications of all decisions and activities


Desired qualifications

5 GCSE's, or equivalents,grade A-C (4-9) including English and Maths or equivalents and one of the following:
  • 2 A-Levels grade D and above
  • Level 3 Diploma in Construction/Building Services/Civil Engineering
  • Another Level 3 qualification and a minimum of 1 year's site experience


Future prospects

  • Full time employment following satisfactory achievement of the apprenticeship


Things to consider

  • You must be interested in undertaking a career within Construction
  • You need to be flexible - able to travel and possibly stay away from home as required throughout the UK
  • We will require 2 references in support of your application

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