Commercial Apprentice: Build Cost, Contracts & Projects

Infrastructure Gateway Ltd; Kettering; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Friendly Leave

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Professional development

Diversity & inclusion networks

Annual salary review

Job summary

South Staffordshire Limited is offering an apprenticeship opportunity in commercial management, supporting project teams with cost monitoring, cashflow and basic contract administration. You will learn how commercial reports and cost updates are prepared, and gain hands-on experience with variations, EWN, and compensation events.

You will develop a practical understanding of contracts, payment mechanisms, subcontractor accounts, and final accounts while actively participating in apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Interest in a career in commercial management, quantity surveying, construction, civil engineering or utilities.
• Willingness to learn core commercial principles including cost control, forecasting, procurement, applications, invoicing and change management.
• Good numeracy and confidence with figures, spreadsheets and written information.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in monitoring costs, cashflow, and overall project performance.
• Assist with basic contract administration tasks and learn contracts management.
• Learn how commercial reports, cost reviews and project financial updates are prepared and maintained.
• Learn to prepare and organise records for variations, Early Warning Notices, and Compensation Events.
• Maintain project files, trackers and commercial documentation per IGL processes.
• Attend project and commercial meetings, take notes, follow actions and contribute to discussions.
• Develop understanding of contracts, payment mechanisms, subcontractor accounts, valuations and final accounts.
• Participate in apprenticeship learning, reviews and development activities.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and commitment to IGL’s values, policies and procedures.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Education

Apprenticeship route in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

GCSE Maths and English (4/C or above)

Microsoft Office & Excel basics

Tools

IGL systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

South Staffordshire Limited is offering an apprenticeship opportunity in commercial management, supporting project teams with cost monitoring, cashflow and basic contract administration. You will learn how commercial reports and cost updates are prepared, and gain hands-on experience with variations, EWN, and compensation events.

You will develop a practical understanding of contracts, payment mechanisms, subcontractor accounts, and final accounts while actively participating in apprenticeship