Construction Site Manager Apprentice

About the apprenticeship

Due to our continued growth delivering the exciting Brabazon Project at the old Filton Airfield development, we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, skilled and detail-oriented individual to join the commercial team within the major projects part of the business, initially, to be part of the purpose-built 1,514-bed student accommodation project team.

You will be assisting and monitoring site management activities, conducting analysis and reviews to provide input into plans, processes, and procedures, contributing to the improvement, completion and delivery of projects. 

What you'll do

You will be involved in a variety of tasks and will obtain essential skills, knowledge and experiences with:

• supporting site management and external resources, working closely with internal teams (Technical Services, Planning, Commercial, Design)
• assisting with sequencing, methodology, and production of project plans, ensuring alignment with the fit-out tracker matrix
• monitoring progress, supply chain resources, and delivery schedules to maintain project timelines
• ensuring quality control through inspections, testing, and adherence to agreed benchmarks
• promoting a health and safety culture, ensuring compliance and contributing to safety improvement initiatives
• managing risks to avoid delays and disputes and facilitating communication across teams to meet project goals
• overseeing logistics and site tidiness, and submitting weekly reports on health and safety, quality and progress
• supporting the commercial function to deliver best value outcomes while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and contractors.

Skills and values we are looking for

This vacancy will include a suitability questionnaire which our teams will shortlist from, along with an assessment centre where you will be assessed with other candidates with an activity and speed interview. This will be in Bristol and details will follow shortly after the closing date.

• Communication.
• Teamwork.
• Computer literate.
• Attention to detail.
• Organised.
• Self-motivated.
• Problem-solving.
• Analytical.
• Logic.
• Inquisitive.
• Numeracy.
• Initiative.

Where you'll work

This role is based at Filton Airfield Bristol, where you will be part of an energetic and busy team operating on a regular shift pattern during the working week. 

What you'll need

You will need:

• GCSEs A-C/4+ in English and maths
• completed a Level 4 Construction Technician Standard, Technician Status, HNC in Construction or the equivalent qualification with the industry's recognised professional bodies. This prior qualification reduces the duration of your degree to three years
• excellent communication skills
• the ability to build working relationships quickly at all levels
• good computer literacy.

Apprenticeship Course Information

Duration 

Three years plus end point assessment.
 
Qualifications 

• Construction Site Management Degree Apprenticeship Level 6.
• BSc(Hons) Construction Project Management degree.
• Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
• Training provision.
• Training will be delivered by University of West of England – Bristol. 
• Day release. 
• In person lectures. 
• Online learning. 

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
• Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.
  
If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.