Construction Management Degree Apprentice

Kier Group plc.; Denbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Construction Management Degree Apprentice in Denbury. This apprenticeship allows you to gain practical experience while studying toward a BSc in Construction Site Management. You will manage health, safety, and quality on-site, and link with various teams and stakeholders. Candidates should have 5 GCSEs and 2 A-Levels or equivalent. Enjoy benefits like 26 days of annual leave and access to well-being programs.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

24/7 Well-being Support Programme

Qualifications

• 5 GCSE at Grade 4 or above, including Maths and English is mandatory.
• 2 A-Levels or equivalent qualifications required for enrollment.
• Experience in related career is required for mature applicants.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing on-site health, safety, and quality of construction projects.
• Coordinate with construction teams and report on project progress.
• Attend university during block weeks for lectures.

Skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

5 GCSE at Grade 4 or above including Maths and English

2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications

Job description

Overview

As a Construction Management Degree Apprentice, you'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience whilst you study towards a BSc Construction Site Management with our university partner, Sheffield Hallam, all tuition and accommodation fees covered by us.

You will play a pivotal role in supporting the planning, coordination, and supervision of construction projects, on time and to the required quality.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Assisting in the responsibility of a project section or work package where you'll manage the on‑site health, safety, and quality.
• Working alongside the wider construction teams and reporting on the progress of any projects, whilst also liaising with third parties such as councils, utilities, and sub‑contractors.
• Attending university during pre‑determined block weeks to attend lectures and meet other students on your course.

Practical Experience

Practical experience: gain valuable hands‑on experience in your field.

• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

Qualifications to Enrol

• 5 GCSE at Grade 4 or above including Maths and English.
• 2 A‑Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications (T‑Level, BTEC National Certificate / Diploma / Extended Diploma or Advanced Diploma).
• Other Level 3 BTEC qualifications may also be considered.

If you already hold a degree (or equivalent) related to this programme, then you will not be eligible for this apprenticeship due to funding regulations.

Application Requirements

To apply as a mature student, you will need at least 5 years' experience in a related career. Disability Confident.

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to .

Benefits

We're looking for a Construction Management Degree Apprentice to join our Construction team based at HMP Channings Wood, Devon. You will be working towards a Level 6 apprenticeship in Construction Management. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Well‑being Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/.

Operations & Locations

Construction comprises our Regional Building, Strategic Projects, Kier Places, and KME. We operate across all regions – London & Southern, Western & Wales, Eastern & Midlands and North & Scotland. https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/.

Diversity and Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.