Site Supervisor Apprentice

WALKER CONSTRUCTION (U.K.) LIMITED

Unit 1 Verney Junction Business Park (MK18 2LB)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 7 August 2026)

Posted on 8 July 2026

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Summary

Are you looking for an apprenticeship in Construction? This is a fantastic opportunity to join Walker Construction as an Apprentice Site Supervisor and gain a Level 4 qualification.

Wage

£21,700 a year

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Training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 17:00

45 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years 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

Walker Construction in Buckingham is a multi-disciplined construction and civil engineering firm that has been operating since 1964. They provide a wide range of services, including: Building and Civil Engineering, Rail and Infrastructure and Community based projects.

Walker Construction are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and team work skills along with a positive can-do attitude to join us as an Apprentice Site Supervisor working on site assisting on our various schemes on site delivered from our Midlands Division.

They will provide an opportunity to work on exciting civils projects where each day brings new challenges. Walkers are passionate about ensuring we have the right environment to maximise return on investment by getting the best from our teams, giving the right skills to do your job with a supportive and learning orientated work environment and opportunities for professional and career progression.

The job role will include:

  • Assisting in implementing/monitoring Health, Safety and Environmental matters
  • Responsible for ensuring a safe working environment for all site staff, broad knowledge of current Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
  • Manage labour requirements on site, manage sub-contractors effectively with particular emphasis on Health & Safety and Quality
  • Have a working knowledge of construction methods and techniques
  • Carry out site safety inspections, record findings and arrange remedial action as required
  • Always set a personal example, liaison with Client, Designer, Project Management teams, HSEQ advisors
  • Ensure that appropriate PPE is used at all times, management of plant with regards to records of servicing, maintenance, and inspections etc
  • Control and monitor competencies on site, direct and control all labour on site
  • Prepare timesheets, plant and records if required, ability to brief relevant information to all staff
  • Understand the safe systems of work for the site, promote safety, environmental and quality best practice at all times
  • Organise site operations in accordance with the safe systems of work to the required standard with minimum risk to staff, public, equipment and materials, plan and maintain a tidy site and ensure adequate welfare facilities are always on site

On completion of the apprenticeship you will gain a Level 4 qualification - Construction Site Supervisor.

Where you'll work

Unit 1 Verney Junction Business Park
MK18 2LB

Training

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

Training provider

BEDFORD COLLEGE

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

  • Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • maths (grade 4/C)
  • English (grade 4/C)

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

Skills

  • Can do attitude
  • Communication skills
  • Motivated

About this employer

Walker Construction in Buckingham is a multi-disciplined construction and civil engineering firm that has been operating since 1964. They provide a wide range of services, including: Building and Civil Engineering, Rail and Infrastructure and Community based projects.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • By completing further on the job training once becoming qualified this can then lead on to Site Manager roles then on to Project Manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BEDFORD COLLEGE

Phillipa Moodie

PMoodie@bedford.ac.uk

01234 291000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041302.

Apply now

Closes in 28 days (Friday 7 August 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.