Technical Apprentice

Summary

Joining our team as Technical Trainee, you be supported and mentored by our regional Technical team which will enable you to gain the skillset and understanding of the technical elements involved within the housebuilding process.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course

Construction support technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

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

Supporting the preparation of key technical information in order to support the Regional land team with the land bids
Providing general support to the wider regional teams, including Commercial, Sales and Construction on all Technical matters
Assisting in the production of key status reports and providing updates to the Technical Director on all KPIs relating to the engineering and design functions
Assisting the team with gathering information in relation to external suppliers and agencies
Supporting the wider Technical team in the preparation of relevant legal documentation for each development or phase of development
Supporting the team with section agreements, ensuring they are approved and submitted in a timely manner
Document management
·Participating in key team meetings in relation to site development under the guidance of the regional Technical team
Assisting the Technical/Planning teams in order to support regional Planning applications
Ensuring that all information relating to the Technical team is of a high quality in order to minimise risk and facilitate efficient site starts

Where you'll work

Thorp Arch Grange
Thorp Arch
Wetherby
LS23 7BA

Training

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

College or training organisation

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

Your training course

Construction support technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.
Apply and integrate appropriate mathematical and technical knowledge in the completion of built environment site and/or office processes to contribute to the coordination of construction projects.
Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Identify and document risks and hazards. Apply statutory and company environmental and safe working practices. Produce construction project risk assessment and method statements.
Communicate verbally to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques in line with company policies.
Interpret and abstract contract documentation to develop site solutions.
Apply digital construction processes to produce resource lists from tender and contract documentation.
The use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.
Apply sustainable principles and low carbon processes in order to implement site environmental solutions.
Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Plan and undertake continued professional development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence in their own area of practice.
Communicate in written form to internal and external stakeholders using a range of techniques and reporting mechanisms in line with company policies, using construction and built environment terminology.

Your training plan

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade 4 or above)

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
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

With lots of exciting plans in the pipeline, there’s never been a better time to join Avant Homes, let us tell you why… Avant Homes is a housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East and West of England, across Yorkshire, the East and West Midlands and Wales, with eight regional offices and a Group head office employing over 600 people. We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for passionate individuals to help us achieve them. Our mission is to provide affordable homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a product suitable for everyone. Avant Homes are proud to employ local people across our developments and within our regional offices, teamwork is key to everything that we do. We are looking for people who want to be a part of something special, so why not start the foundations and build your career with us today?

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Company benefits

Discretionary bonus, Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme, Private Health care, Company Pension, Life Assurance & Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform

After this apprenticeship

Quantity Surveyor.

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