Higher & Degree Apprenticeship - Technical

Barratt Redrow PLC

Coalville, Gateshead, Halesowen, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Solihull, Tamworth, Warrington, York

Closes on Monday 16 March 2026

Posted on 9 February 2026

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Summary

Are you ready to launch your career in the dynamic house-building industry? We’re excited to announce a unique opportunity in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University, offering a bespoke Higher & Degree Apprenticeship designed for individuals from all backgrounds.

Wage

£26,227 a year

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Training course
Design and construction management (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

5 years

Positions available

11

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

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

  • Support the Architectural design team in preparing working drawing packages to meet Building Regulation and NHBC standards
  • Support the Engineering function to procure, instruct and deliver infrastructure and service designs for new developments to meet adoptable standards
  • Assist the Engineering team to project manage the delivery of new development infrastructure and throughout the lifetime of the development to final completion and adoption
  • Attend site project meetings, carry out site inspections and respond to site queries resolving any technical/construction issues in collaboration with technical colleagues
  • Liaise closely with all departments within the business to assist with the delivery of accurate and prompt responses to technical queries

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Barratt House Cartwright Way, Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, Coalville, LE67 1UF
  • Barratt House, The Watermark, Gateshead, NE11 9SZ
  • 60 Whitehall Road, Halesowen, B63 3JS
  • Raynham House, 2 Capitol Close, Morley, Leeds, LS27 0WH
  • Adamson House, Towers Business Park, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 2YY
  • 2 Horizon Place, Mellors Way, Nottingham Business Park, Nottingham, NG8 6PY
  • 2 Cranbrook Way, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4GT
  • Tamworth, B77 4EG
  • 303 Bridgewater Place, Birchwood Park, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6XF
  • Unit 6, Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York, YO32 9WN

Training

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

Training provider

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

Training course

Design and construction management (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • S1 Client and User Requirements:  Be able to identify and assess client and user requirements and conduct feasibility studies so that the design reflects client needs.
  • S2 Sustainability:  Be able to identify, assess and manage sustainable solutions to client requirements and minimise environmental impact of project over building lifecycle.
  • S3 Health and Safety:  Be able to identify, assess and manage hazards and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • S4 Project Management:  Be able to select, form and manage the project team and agree responsibilities and processes.
  • S5 Regulations:  Be able to assess, advise and meet statutory regulations and legal constraints.
  • S6 Design Development:  Be able to prepare, present and agree proposals for project briefs, make recommendations, develop programmes and develop detailed designs for construction.
  • S7 Specifications and Information Management:  Be able to identify and prepare detailed designs and manage the project model (BIM), including integrating, evaluating and recommending changes.
  • S8 Tenders and Contracts:  Be able to select and evaluate tenders, choose and agree appropriate specialist contractors and control contractual compliance during construction.
  • S9 Value Management:  Be able to work with the project team to enhance value and/or reduce costs while meeting the project brief.
  • S10 Risk Management:  Be able to identify, assess and manage threats and hazards while optimising project opportunities.
  • S11 Project Handover:  Be able to manage project handover and completion and assemble operations and Maintenance Manuals for the building's end users.

Training schedule

  • Design and construction management (degree) - Level 6
  • Attend 4 x 1-week annual block teaching with Sheffield Hallam University for academic study

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4-9)

A Level in:

Any discipline (grade A-C)

BTEC in:

Any discipline (grade Pass+)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs. Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues. We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

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Company benefits

  • Private Medical Insurance - Single Cover
  • 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
  • Choice of Flexible Benefits. Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

After this apprenticeship

A potential career path for an apprentice in Technical can include many different, exciting roles:

  • Technical Director
  • Head of Technical
  • Technical/Engineering/ Project Manager
  • Senior Technical Coordinator/Engineer
  • Technical Coordinator/Engineer
  • Assistant Technical Coordinator
  • Technical Trainee

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014058.

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Closes on Monday 16 March 2026

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