Higher & Degree Apprenticeship - Technical
Barratt Redrow PLC
Southampton (SO30 2UH)
Closes in 7 days (Wednesday 8 April 2026)
Posted on 1 April 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
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£26,227 a year
- Training course
- Design and construction management (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, between 09:00 - 17:30.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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5 years
- Positions available
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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
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 in project managing 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
Tollbar Way
Hedge End
Southampton
SO30 2UH
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:
A Level in:
BTEC in:
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.
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
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
barrattcareers@pageoutsourcing.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024599.
Apply now
Closes in 7 days (Wednesday 8 April 2026)
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