Apprentice Site Manager

MCALEER & RUSHE CONTRACTS UK LTD

London (WC2B 5PN)

Closes in 7 days (Friday 13 June 2025)

Posted on 30 May 2025

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Summary

Successful candidates will study the level 4, Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship – Construction Management CertHE at University of Westminster, London. The Apprentice Site Manager role allows the opportunity to earn a salary while working on live construction projects, gaining hands-on experience alongside experienced professionals.

Wage

£17,667 to £28,571.40, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours
Your normal hours of work will be from 8.00am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, with a 15-minute paid tea break and a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. You may be required to work such additional hours, which may include weekends as required.

45 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

4

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Support the Site Manager and the Site Team with managing site activities and productivity
  • Help ensure everyone on site follows safe working practices
  • Assist with maintaining site records and managing quality inspections
  • Work with the team to keep projects running smoothly and sustainably
  • Develop strong working relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Attend university and complete academic assignments alongside work commitments.
  • Any other duties as required

Where you'll work

161 Drury Lane
London
WC2B 5PN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

Your training course

Construction site supervisor (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Identify risk of activities and encourage all employees to demonstrate safety-conscious behaviours.
  • Assess, identify and record the environmental impact of projects.
  • Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects.
  • Use effective management principles and be able to supervise construction workers.
  • Understand overall plan for project and measure and record progress against plan.
  • Assess and report on quality standards and assist in commissioning of finished construction projects.
  • Understand financial and legal constraints and measure and record progress against budget.

Your training plan

Construction Site Supervisor Level 4 (Higher national certificate) Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade C)
  • Maths (grade C)

A Level in:

N/A (grade BCC / BBB)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Eagerness to Learn
  • Positive Attitude

About this company

McAleer & Rushe are a specialist Design & Build Contractor. Founded in 1967, the Northern Ireland company has completed various projects throughout the UK. The company specialises in 4 different sectors: Residential Student Accommodation Hotels Offices

https://mcaleer-rushe.co.uk/db-construction/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Apprentices will initially undertake a two-year Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) course in Construction Management, and upon successful completion, they will progress to a three-year Level 6 undergraduate degree in Construction Management

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

recruitment@mcaleer-rushe.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323366.

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Closes in 7 days (Friday 13 June 2025)

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