Construction Management Apprentice

Tilbury Douglas Construction is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas Construction a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application. We are currently working towards Investors in Diversity accredited status.

We offer a competitive salary attached to this role and a variety of company benefits also. Please see the benefits section below.

Construction Management Apprentice

Come join us at Tilbury Douglas, a high performing construction business steeped in history with a bright future where you can be the best and get the best of both worlds by joining Tilbury Douglas as an apprentice where careers are created, and you will receive a mixture of on-the-job training and classroom learning enabling you to earn whilst you learn!

You will be given the opportunity to gain a Level 4 Construction Management qualification and progress right up to degree level including professional associations and work on exciting projects in an environment that excites you with all the support mechanisms in place.

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Location: Sites and Projects in and around Southampton - ideally you will need a driving licence or be learning to drive

This role is based on a construction site as part of the site management team, and takes some responsibility for security, health and safety, and organising and supervising materials and people. Site engineers mark out the site, make sure designs are applied correctly and liaise with customers and smaller companies who are working with us and the site manager. This may appeal to someone who has an interest in being actively involved in the construction project from a practical point of view.

Tasks: To assist;

• In a range of duties on specific aspects of the Engineering Team work
• Engineers in planning and organising daily work, reading drawings, keeping records, following administration procedures;
• Support the preparation of designs, reports, specifications and other items that must be completed and delivered as required to complete successful Construction projects.
• Develop the skills to use levelling equipment and measuring devices enabling use of computer-based systems – e.g. Computer Aided Design tools.

What you can bring:

• Strong numerical and technical literacy;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to use own initiative to achieve results;
• Problem solving skills;
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop;

Academic Requirements

Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship - a minimum of 5 GCSE Grades A* - C, or equivalent, in Maths, English Language & a Science

What you can expect from us

• Salary £18,000 per annum
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme – including financial advice and guidance.
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme

How do I apply?

Click Apply Now to register your details and start your application journey!

Recruitment Process & Timetable

1st Stage

If you are successful, you will be invited to complete a series of Assessments comprising of Numerical & Verbal Reasoning & Personality Assessment

2nd Stage

If you are successful, you will be invited to take part in a Video Interview

Final Stage

If you are successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview with the Hiring Manager

For more information click Apply Now to register your details and start your application journey!

We look forward to receiving your application!

Note for Recruitment Agencies: Tilbury Douglas Construction has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Tilbury Douglas Construction and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void