Construction Site Supervisor Apprentice

Company: Sira Building and Development Ltd
Location: Bedford, MK42 9TW
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £288.46 per week
Sector: Construction
Ref: VAC-12218
Application Deadline Date: 04/05/2021
Start Date: 28/06/2021
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: Monday to Friday 7.30am to 17.00pm and one Saturday per month.

Brief Description

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this role you will need GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 (A*-C) including maths and English and an Advanced apprenticeship in a Construction Subject or a BTEC Level 3 in Construction or Civil Engineering

Personal Qualities

Trustworthy
Willing to progress
Enjoys the construction industry
Consistently demonstrate positive behaviours in relation to environment, safety, health, security and quality

Skills Required

Willing to learn
Be proactive and show initiative
Professional when speaking to clients
Some knowledge of building / construction technology is desired but not essential
Good communication skills in both verbal and the use of written English

Training to be Provided

You will gain the following qualifications:
- Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Construction & the Built Environment
- Level 4 CSKills Awards NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision.
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)

You will also study a range of topics including: Construction Technology, Science & Materials, Construction Practice & Management, Legal & Statutory Responsibilities in Construction, Construction information (Drawing, detailing, Specification), Surveying, measuring & Setting out, Mathematics for construction

Future Prospects

Potential long term employment and progression within company.

Vacancy Detail

This new and exciting apprenticeship at Bedford College will require you to efficiently control and manage various Sira Building & Development Limited projects and to be the first point of contact on site for all contractors and Sira Building employees.

Key Responsibilities:
-To be proactively involved in supporting and communicating with the Project Manager/Director throughout the duration of the various projects to ensure timely and efficient project completion
- To maintain an accurate detailed daily site diary of site conditions, progress and the resources used to undertake the work activities throughout the construction phase
-To ensure that works are carried out only when safe to do so and provide Weekly Site Safety Inspection Reports to Construction Manager/Director
-To monitor and record deliveries to site to ensure that the items are handled safely, recording and reporting all defective materials and substandard quality, ensuring that documentation and packaging is intact and that storage facilities are appropriate
-Prepare and actively participate in the project hand over process and ensure that appropriate documentary evidence is provided to the Construction Manager/Director in line with the Construction Handover Check sheet
-Maintain and promote high personal standards in discipline, environment, safety, health, site security and quality
-To promote good practice of material sustainability (reuse and/or recycle) initiatives to reduce waste and save costs
-To aid the early identification and notification of contract variances and adequately to report such issues to the Construction Manager/Director
-To ensure that Sira Building and contractor’s operatives are competent, qualified and licensed to undertake their work activities correctly, are using the required personal protection provided and are using correct handling techniques at all times. Also that all plant and equipment used is tested and certified, properly maintained, and is operated in a safe manner

The successful candidate will be expected to gain a good working knowledge of Sira Building's management requirements and procedures for the control and supervision of construction sites.