Business Administration Apprentice

R1 Construction Ltd

BATTLEFIELD ENTERPRISE PARK (SY1 3FE)

Closes in 13 days (Monday 20 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 April 2026

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Summary

 We are seeking a motivated and organised Business Administration Apprentice to support our project and commercial teams. This varied role in a fast paced construction environment offers experience in administration, procurement and project coordination, with scope to progress into purchasing, cost tracking and supplier management.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 7.75hrs per day. Friday, 6.5hrs. Exact times to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 27 April 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

  • Manage internal and customer care email inboxes and respond to enquiries professionally
  • Answer telephone calls and direct queries appropriately
  • Book services, deliveries, and appointments
  • Provide general administrative support including filing, data entry, and document management
  • Compile client completion packs and prepare Health & Safety (H&S) completion files
  • Assist with document control and maintain accurate project records
  • Collate Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals for project handovers
  • Obtain quotations for materials and preliminary items (e.g. skips, welfare, hotels)
  • Assist with reviewing quotations against project budgets and highlight any issues
  • Support supplier communication and chase updates to meet programme deadlines
  • Raise purchase orders and issue to suppliers with relevant documentation and T&Cs
  • Ensure site teams are copied into procurement-related correspondence
  • Update project Income & Expenditure (I&E) trackers to reflect live cost positions
  • Assist with reviewing and approving supplier invoices against purchase orders
  • Raise and follow up on any invoice or cost-related queries
  • Update digital project trackers/whiteboards with procurement and logistics information
  • Track material orders, delivery dates, and supplier details
  • Support the wider team with ad hoc administrative, procurement, and project-related tasks
  • Work towards taking on more advanced responsibilities as experience is gained

Where you'll work

UNIT 7
THE RURAL ENTERPRISE
STAFFORD DRIVE
BATTLEFIELD ENTERPRISE PARK
SY1 3FE

Training

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

Training provider

SBC TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 4)

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
  • Proactive
  • Reliable

About this employer

R1 Construction is a Midlands-based contractor delivering new build, refurbishment, and capital improvement projects nationwide.

Working across sectors including education, commercial, and residential, we are a growing SME offering a wide range of services including fit-out, mechanical & electrical, and general construction works.

As a smaller, close-knit team, we provide hands-on experience and the opportunity to gain exposure to all areas of project delivery.

https://www.r1-construction.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time position for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SBC TRAINING LIMITED

Dave Collins

dave.collins@sbc-training.co.uk

01743 454810

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025222.

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Closes in 13 days (Monday 20 April 2026 at 11:59pm)