Apprentice Construction Manager

Costain; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Costain as an Apprentice Construction Manager, a role designed for those entering the construction management field. Work alongside experienced professionals while gaining hands-on experience and academic knowledge to support your career development within a major project team at Heathrow. This apprenticeship will expose you to various aspects of project management, ensuring compliance and safety on site while developing your planning and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs and 3 A Levels (including Maths and a science) required.
• Skills in organization, creativity, and problem-solving emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of work plans and reports.
• Assist with site inspections, monitoring progress and safety compliance.

Skills

Organization

Creativity

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

5 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science (Grade 9-4 or A*-C)

3 A Levels including Maths and a physical science (Grade B in Maths, B, C or above in science) and/or BTEC (Grade DDM or above)

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Job Description

The role of Apprentice Construction Manager is to support the Head of Construction in ensuring that the project is completed safely, within an agreed timeframe and budget. This degree apprenticeship is for someone starting their journey into construction management, understanding how a complex project works, and is facilitated by commencing works in the permit and compliance team. The role involves site assurance visits, logistics management, and effective planning of the works to ensure permit compliance. It will work under the close supervision of a more senior Construction Manager.

Our Heathrow team collaborates with our customer and partners to deliver the UK hub's capital investment programme. The H7 programme aims to enhance the Customer Experience and transform the airport into a Net Zero aviation hub—making Heathrow an exciting place to work.

What does joining an apprenticeship at Costain offer you?

We offer a wide range of apprenticeships across various levels and durations, working on projects throughout the UK in sectors including nuclear, highways, rail, water, airports, and tunnels. You will be supported by your project line manager, the Early Careers Team, and your training provider, which could be a college, university, or independent training provider.

During your interview, the qualification level will be discussed. The Early Careers Team will register you with a suitable provider. You will work both on-site and off-site, gaining practical experience and academic knowledge. You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship to meet your technical and competency goals.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of work plans and reports
• Assist with developing construction methods
• Assist with preparing briefings
• Site reporting and monitoring progress
• Site inspections and surveys
• Assist with monitoring and ensuring safety and design compliance

Safety

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety
• Contribute to safety initiatives
• Promote a positive safety culture

Some roles may require security clearance, which involves being a UK resident for at least 5 years and passing vetting processes.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science (Grade 9-4 or A*-C)
• 3 A Levels including Maths and a physical science (Grade B in Maths, B, C or above in science) and/or BTEC (Grade DDM or above)
• Additional qualities include organization, creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, communication skills, and computer literacy.

Additional Requirements

• Security and medical clearances upon offer
• Right to work documentation and ability to travel to remote sites

About Us

Costain provides smart infrastructure solutions across energy, water, transportation, and defense markets in the UK. We focus on strategic, digitally optimized solutions to improve performance and resilience, aiming to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure company.

Due to high application volumes, we cannot provide individual feedback at the application stage but will share feedback after interviews. We are a Disability Confident employer and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply.

About the Team

As Heathrow embarks on its 7th regulatory period "H7", Costain has been awarded key roles as Major Project Partner and Asset Renewal Partner for Terminal 2 - The Queen's Terminal.