Building Your Future Management Trainee - Construction Management Apprenticeship

HIGGINS PARTNERSHIPS 1961 PLC

Essex (IG10 3SD)

Closes on Sunday 15 February 2026

Posted on 6 January 2026

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Summary

The successful candidates will work towards a Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship, Level 4. Benefits include: a competitive salary, a mentor and 4 departmental rotations (Preconstruction, Production, Commercial and Technical).

Wage

£23,000 a year

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Training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 4 days at work with 1 day per week attending university. Shifts TBC.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

5 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

This bespoke role includes rotations throughout Pre-construction, Production, Surveying and Technical disciplines. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. 

Each placement tends to last 12 weeks; however, depending on the candidate, there is an opportunity to extend the rotation beyond this period. As is their opportunity to deviate from the core disciplines for short episodes. 

The role of the apprentice is diverse within the first year at the business and is designed to gain maximum exposure to the industry, learning from varied build contracts at different stages of completion. 

Where you'll work

One Langston Road
Loughton
Essex
IG10 3SD

Training

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

Training provider

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

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.

Training schedule

Construction Site Supervision Level 4 apprenticeship.

The following qualification will be gained:

A Level 4 qualification in Construction and Built Environment that meets the knowledge requirements of the standard and is approved by the industry’s recognised professional bodies meeting the educational requirements for technician status or the equivalent level of membership.

Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

Any (grade Grade A Level DD)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSEIncluding Maths & English (grade Grade 4 - 9 desirable)

Other in:

In related construction or Site Management subject (grade Pass desirable)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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

Other requirements

During our five year Management Trainee Programme, the candidates will have a mix of being site based and office based to coincide with the rotations.

About this employer

Higgins Group is one of the largest family-owned construction companies in South East England, with a 60-year history and £250 million turnover. We are a market leading Main Contractor delivering urban regeneration, social housing and education related projects across London and the Home Counties. Our Head Office is easily accessible by road or public transport, being only a 6-minute walk from Debden London Underground station, served by the Central Line.

Company benefits

Annual performance related pay review 21 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, 5 days study leave entitlement, Buddy and Mentor allocation.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Progressing to the level 6 Construction Management Apprenticeship to achieve the full degree apprenticeship. On completion of the four rotations, you will progress into a Site Management role opportunity to develop your career in that area.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003616.

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Closes on Sunday 15 February 2026