Level 4 Site Supervisor Apprentice
MCCARTHY & STONE RETIREMENT LIFESTYLES LIMITED
Halesworth (IP19 8AP)
Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026)
Posted on 8 June 2026
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Summary
To support the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of McCarthy Stone construction projects while undertaking a Level 4 Construction Site Supervision apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£26,000 a year
- Training course
- Construction site supervisor (level 4)
- Hours
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Working Days and shifts TBC.
42 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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2 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
The role will develop the apprentice’s technical, leadership and supervisory capabilities through structured learning and on-the-job experience, preparing them for progression into a substantive Site Supervisor role.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Site Manager in day-to-day site operations, ensuring work is delivered in line with programme, quality standards, and company policies
- Assist with supervising subcontractors and operatives to ensure works are carried out safely, efficiently and to specification
- Promote and help maintain a strong health, safety and environmental culture on site, including adherence to CDM and company H&S procedures
- Support quality inspections, snagging activities and the closure of defects
- Assist with coordinating site activities, deliveries and logistics to minimise disruption and ensure continuity of work
- Maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries, safety documentation and progress updates
- Support toolbox talks, site inductions and basic briefings under supervision
- Engage fully with the Level 4 apprenticeship programme, completing all required learning, assessments and off-the-job training
- Demonstrate continuous learning and application of apprenticeships knowledge into day-to-day site activities
- Act in a professional and courteous manner with colleagues, subcontractors, consultants and residents at all times
Where you'll work
Saxons Way
Halesworth
IP19 8AP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
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
As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a nationally recognised Construction Site Supervisor Level 4 standard via our training partner, Learning Skills Partnership.
More training information
Your Apprenticeship typically takes 24 months to complete and is fully supported through a combination of regular online lessons, e-learning materials, and access to their team of experts for 1-2-1 advice and support.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
A Level 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
About this employer
We’re McCarthy & Stone, the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, and we believe later life should be full of possibilities. We create award-winning homes and provide high-quality care and support, helping more than 25,000 older people across the UK thrive. We’re a nationwide brand with opportunities across many roles: construction, sales, care, house management and professional services. And whatever you do here, you’ll be at the heart of it. We build communities that people love to live in and love to work at. If you pride in doing work with purpose and want a role where every day is different, then you’ll feel right at home here. Care in mind. McCarthy & Stone at heart.
After this apprenticeship
While there is no guarantee of a permanent role at the end of the apprenticeship, we hope that successful completion will provide opportunities to apply for suitable vacancies within the Development team or other areas of the business. The apprenticeship is designed to provide valuable skills, knowledge, and experience that can support future career development both within McCarthy & Stone and beyond.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Holly Parkinson
holly.parkinson@lsprecruit.com
01482 338844
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034900.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026)
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