construction Design and Management Apprentice
BCAL LTD
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE (NN8 4HJ)
Closes in 28 days (Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 October 2026
Contents
Summary
Our client is looking for a CDM Apprentice to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience while working towards a Level 3 qualification in Health and Safety.
- Wage
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£17,000 a year
- Training course
- Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, with half an hour lunch break.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 2 December 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
- Support experienced Principal Designers and CDM Advisors in delivering CDM 2015 services across a range of construction and infrastructure projects
- Develop an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of clients, designers, contractors, Principal Designers, and Principal Contractors under CDM 2015
- Assist with the preparation and review of Pre-Construction Information (PCI), Health and Safety Files, design risk information, and other CDM documentation
- Support the coordination and review of designer risk management activities, helping to identify and communicate foreseeable risks arising from design and construction
- Participate in design risk reviews and workshops, developing the ability to identify hazards and consider suitable risk reduction measures
- Attend design team, progress, pre-construction, and project meetings alongside experienced consultants
- Undertake site visits and inspections with appropriate supervision, developing practical knowledge of construction activities and health and safety requirements
- Maintain accurate project records and assist with the preparation of clear, professional technical documentation
- Develop effective working relationships with clients, designers, contractors, and other project stakeholders
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation, industry guidance, and good practice
Where you'll work
ORIENT HOUSE
CHURCH WAY
WELLINGBOROUGH
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN8 4HJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
STARTING OFF LIMITED
Training course
Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Present and hold an audiences attention, for example when delivering SHE training, toolbox talks, inductions or presenting data or investigation findings to the workforce or management team. Show they can sell the SHE message, have personal impact, deal with challenge, reflect on personal performance, use appropriate language for the audience
- Assist the management team in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management System by updating systems in line with changes in legislation or best practice, delivering training, coaching operational teams and undertaking workplace inspections
- Provide advice on the practical implementation of the companys SHE policies and processes applying generic industry guidance into the context of the workplace
- Identify the hazards and evaluate: workplace instructions that are relevant to the individual’s job; working practices in the individual’s job that may harm themselves or others’; aspects of the individual’s job that could harm themselves or others; which of the potentially harmful working practices and aspects of the individual’s work present the highest risks to themselves or others; how to deal with hazards in accordance with workplace instructions and legal requirements
- Support the practical application of the workplace instructions and suppliers or manufacturers instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products
- Support and assist in the implementation of SHE inspections and monitoring systems demonstrating the balance between enforcement and internal support
- Undertake and/or assist with the monitoring, analysis of and reporting of SHE performance
- Prepare and maintain records relating to safety, health and environmental matters that comply with legal and workplace requirements and are accessible to those who are authorised to use them. E.g. records associated with Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations, Noise at Work Regulations, Hand Arm Vibration Regulations or Environmental Permitting Regulations
- Assist the management team in establishing, managing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency, Occupational Health, Occupational Hygienists and others as required and directed
- Research Safety, Health and Environmental Issues and best practices. Review updates of health and safety regulations e.g. changes to Construction, Design and Management Regulations or updates to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health along with workplace instructions, making sure that information is from reliable sources
- Assist and/or manage the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed
- Recognise where decisions have a financial cost and assisting to develop a budget
- Recognise situations where the activity will benefit from contributions and expertise of other internal departments such as HR, Finance, IT or Occupational Health
Training schedule
- Remote learning
- Qualification delivered by a different training provider
- In house learning
- 6 hours a week off the job learning
More training information
The qualification will be delivered by an external training provider and not by Starting Off.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Math (grade 4/C or above)
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
- Logical
About this employer
Our client is a well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy based in Wellingborough, providing design and advisory services across the UK since 1983. The company delivers innovative and cost-effective solutions in areas such as structural and civil engineering design, highways and drainage, project management, and BIM (Building Information Modelling). Working with clients across commercial, residential, education, and public sectors, they are known for their collaborative approach, technical expertise, and commitment to high-quality, sustainable engineering.
They are looking for an CDM Apprentice to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience while working towards a Level 3 qualification in Health and Safety. You will develop your knowledge and practical experience in health and safety consultancy, supporting experienced CDM Advisors and Principal Designers in delivering professional services to clients in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015).
You will work alongside clients, designers, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams to develop an understanding of how health and safety risks are identified, communicated, managed, and reduced throughout the design and construction process.
Company benefits
Pension Scheme, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, Health Care Scheme, Life Insurance scheme paying 75% of salary.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Full time position on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
STARTING OFF LIMITED
Lucy Harris
lucy.harris@startingoff.co.uk
01536851190
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059903.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:59pm)