Commercial Apprentice (Business Administration)

Duties include:

Support project teams in monitoring costs, cashflow, and overall project performance. Assist with basic contract administration tasks and learn how contracts are managed throughout a project. Learn how commercial reports, cost reviews and project financial updates are prepared and maintained. Learn how to prepare and organise record for variations, early warning notices, compensation events. Help maintain accurate project files, trackers and commercial documentation in line with IGL processes. Attend project and commercial meetings where appropriate, taking notes, following actions and building confidence in commercial discussions. Develop an understanding of contracts, payment mechanisms, subcontractor accounts, valuations and final account processes. Participate fully in apprenticeship learning, reviews and development activities, applying learning back into the workplace. Demonstrate a positive attitude, attention to detail, willingness to learn and commitment to IGL’s values, policies and procedures.

Key Skills:

A genuine interest in developing a career in commercial management, quantity surveying, construction, civil engineering or utilities. Willingness to learn core commercial principles including cost control, forecasting, procurement, applications, invoicing and change management. Good numeracy skills and confidence working with figures, spreadsheets and written information. Strong attention to detail with an organised, methodical approach to tasks and record keeping. Good written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to ask questions and seek guidance.

This role will be supported by the Business Administration Level 3 qualification delivered by Starting Off.

Training:
Level 3 Business Administration Remote training delivery Onefile VLE 6 hours of dedicated training time every week

Training Outcome:

Possible full-time permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

Our client has been working with developers providing them with the expertise to deliver the utilities on construction projects since 2003. They work with a large range of house builders and construction companies installing Water, Gas, Electricity and Fibre to their site's, on time and on budget. 

The Commercial Apprentice will support the commercial, quantity surveying and project delivery teams across civil engineering and utility infrastructure projects. The role provides structured, hands-on experience in cost control, procurement, contract administration, applications, invoicing, variations and project reporting while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a long-term career in commercial management or quantity surveying.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00.

Skills:
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,Non judgemental