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Apprentice Supervisor - Contracting

Job Introduction

About the Role

Are you looking for a career in construction with a hands-on, outdoor role? Do you want to learn, grow, and gain valuable qualifications while working on real projects?

Join our Higher Apprentice – Trainee Supervisor programme and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in Contracting Operational Management.

As a Trainee Supervisor Apprentice, you will be an integral part of our Contracting teams, gaining exposure to a variety of on-site supervisory roles and responsibilities. Over 36 months, you’ll complete the Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor learning pathway, developing skills in:

  • Health and safety, risk assessments, and working in safety-critical environments.
  • Sustainability principles across economic, social, and environmental projects.
  • Management principles and project lifecycle understanding.

Role Responsibility

In this role, you will:

  • Supervise Tarmac site works, including surfacing, planing, and traffic management operations.
  • Plan, programme, and deliver individual schemes, ensuring financial performance.
  • Manage resources such as labour, plant, materials, and contractors to ensure efficient operations.
  • Ensure health and safety compliance by preparing risk assessments, permits, job briefing sheets, and delivery plans.
  • Take accurate site measurements to place material orders.
  • Maintain and record site work details and liaise with Quantity Surveyors for invoicing.
  • Work closely with internal departments and external clients to meet project timelines.
  • Work predominantly outdoors in varied weather conditions throughout the year.

The Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this role, you should be:

  • Motivated to work hands-on in outdoor environments.
  • An effective communicator who can liaise with teams and stakeholders.
  • Driven to learn, combining on-the-job experience with college studies.
  • Willing to travel to various sites throughout the UK.


 College Higher Education
  24,000
 Published on 19-12-2024
 Deadline 28-02-2025