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What you'll be doing?
We've collaborated with Sheffield Hallam University to offer a bespoke Higher and Degree Apprenticeship which provides a unique chance for you to develop the qualities and skills to excel in your career in the house-building industry. It is a great opportunity for those who are looking for an alternative start for their career rather than full-time Higher Education or those who wish to change career direction into a Construction Management role. Starting in January each year, you’ll join as a Trainee Assistant Site Manager, giving you hands-on experience from day one. You’ll attend 4 x 1 week teaching blocks at Sheffield Hallam University each year, though a combination of classroom and online learning. When at the university we'll put you up in a hotel and cover your food and travel costs. Over the course of approximately 5 ½ years, you'll achieve an industry accredited Cert HE & BSc (Hons) Degree in Professional Practice in Residential Development and Construction. Reporting to the Site Manager, you'll be assisting them in leading the development of the site through to completion; coordinating trades, directing labour and materials, whilst meeting a highly challenging schedule on time, within budget, with a focus on quality and customers.
You will be expected to: - Follow the Higher and Degree Apprenticeship Programme, including attendance at 4 x 1 week annual block teaching with Sheffield Hallam University for academic study - Continue to develop through reviews with your coach and mentor - Support the Site Manager in co-ordinating trades and directing labour and materials to meet the production programme - Support the Site Manager in ensuring that the onsite construction team is fully resourced and well directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities and are provided with full support in achieving these - Work in conjunction with the Sales Team to ensure that regular meetings are attended and all procedures are adhered to - Ensure high standards of Health and Safety on site - As and when required, deputise for the Site Manager
Current vacancies are as follows: - East London - Kent - Bristol - Exeter What you'll need?
To qualify for a Higher Apprenticeship you will need one of the following: - One A-Level and four GCSEs (C or above, or Grade 4-9) including Maths and English - BTEC National Qualification - Advanced Diploma in Construction or Built Environment - Other access or foundation courses Those completing the Higher Apprenticeship will automatically be enrolled onto the Degree Apprenticeship following completion, however if you have already obtained one of the following then you may be able to join the Degree Apprenticeship programme directly: A Cert HE in a Construction related subject HNC in Construction or equivalent qualifications Access - at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course More experienced entrants without formal qualifications will be considered on merit, taking into account factors such as their work experience, previous qualifications or skills gained from the Armed Forces. You must have the potential to focus on customer expectation and commercial needs, as well as an understanding of the level of commitment required from you to successfully manage a working role alongside furthering your education.
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