Construction Support Technician Apprenticeship - Level 3 Land & Water Services Ltd

The Construction Support Technician level 3 apprenticeship is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to begin a career within the civil engineering sector. Working at Land and Water will give you a fantastic opportunity to work on key infrastructure projects where land and water meet.

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Closing date: 01 Jul 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,993.60

    Pay is structured as follows: £8.17 an hour (Year 1) £8.61 an hour (Year 2) £9.21 an hour (Year 3)

  • Working week

    Candidates will work 40 hours per week within the hours of 7.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    22 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000246161

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

The Construction Support Technician level 3 apprenticeship is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to begin a career within the civil engineering sector. Working at Land and Water will give you a fantastic opportunity to work on key infrastructure projects where land and water meet.

You will finish the qualification with a range of skills and abilities that you will be able to employ for the rest of your career, utilising key skills such as contracting, quantity surveying, estimating and procurement to become a well-rounded individual within the civil engineering sector.

This role can require getting stuck in on site at times; you must be ok with a bit of dirt and grime!

Duties will include:

  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the requirements of a project are met, ensuring records of the communications are kept in line with company processes
  • Ensure accurate contractual records are kept in relation to the planning of projects
  • Support the implementation of appropriate contract quantities and cost monitoring systems to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site
  • Support the progress of construction projects, recommending and proposing revisions of programmes and assisting with the planning of schedules of work
  • Support the procurement of project materials, plant and sub-contractors
  • Identify the suitability of health and safety documentation, including risk assessments and method statements, to assist in ensuring sufficient planning has been carried out for tasks to be completed safely

This is not an exhaustive list and you will be involved in a range of roles and responsibilities incorporating both site and office work, to give you a broad understanding of work within construction and contracting operations. 

The training you will be getting

Candidates will study day release through John Ruskin College.

Upon completion, candidates will gain the following qualifications:

  • Level 3 Construction Support technician Apprenticeship Standard
  • Level 3 National Diploma Construction and the Built Environment CBE

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

This apprenticeship is being delivered with a view that the successful apprentice will continue to work at Land and Water after the qualification is complete, having built a reputation in the company for excellence and having gained the skills and tools necessary to thrive.

Some examples of what the apprentice could go on to do include becoming a quantity surveyor, site manager, site supervisor or a procurement / buyer. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 / C or Equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 / C or Equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

Other things to consider: A full UK drivers licence is ESSENTIAL – please do not apply for this apprenticeship unless you have a valid drivers licence As this is a site-based role you will be required to travel and will be away from home at times, so you must be comfortable with this.

About the employer

Company bio / brief introduction Land and Water is a civil engineering company that work on challenging projects where land and water meet. We are experts in the environment where land and water meet and our work covers the complete project life-cycle from initial strategic planning and outlining the most environmental, time and cost-saving approach to early contractor involvement and supplier partnership. We also manage operational project execution, training, advice and follow-up.

Employer

Land & Water Services Ltd

Address

Weston Yard

Albury

Guildford

GU5 9AF

Contact

James Thompson

james.thompson@land-water.co.uk

01530 279021

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Training

Training provider

EAST SURREY COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Mark Scrimshaw

MScrimshaw@esc.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Construction support technician

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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