You will be working in an exciting and dynamic environment which could be in an office or on a construction site at the heart of the contracting organisations including versatile activities using digital processes and systems to secure future projects and to enable progress and completion of actual construction sites. Technicians within this specific career area are engaged to interpret, analyse, contribute and directly assist construction contracting professionals working with a wide range of project resources and documentation regularly interacting with internal and external customers.
You will:
Support the coordination of construction site-based projects alongside supervisory and technical teams on an individual site, a range of sites or in an office environment.
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.
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 construction projects
Support the production of resource lists, based on estimates, using technical drawings to identify the requirements of the project.
Assist with the development of tenders relevant to the construction project, ensuring records of tenders are kept and processed within the required timescales.
Support the procurement of project materials, plant and sub-contractors.
Support the progress of construction projects, recommending and proposing revisions of programmes and assisting with the planning of schedules of work.
Support the implementation of appropriate contract quantities and cost monitoring systems to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
Use surveying information to contribute to the measurement, evaluation and review of project performance.
Training:The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Construction Support Technician qualification, which will take 2 years (plus End Point Assessment) and will be delivered by T3 Training on a work-based learning aspect. Please note the successful applicant will be required to travel to Barnsley for the End Point Assessment.Training Outcome:Full-time role.Employer Description:EN:Able Futures, award-winning Shared/Flexi Job apprenticeship service will support you through your apprenticeship journey and professional development. We employ our apprentices directly and are listed on the Flexi Job Apprenticeship Register. We work with hosts in Yorkshire and the North East to provide apprentices in the construction and civil engineering industry.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Complete a prescribed programme of training to be conducted within the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Work under the mentorship and support of your team
Work safely and in line with established safety measures in the laboratory on a day-to-day basis
Prepare assemblies using novel techniques and processes with materials such as Tantalum and Tungsten
Monitor running systems including water cooling, ventilation, gas handling and vacuum systems
Work on engineering projects including accurate machining and precision fitting with specialised techniques and high-tech equipment
Monitor and be trained on cryogenic systems, remote handling, lifting operations, complicated assemblies, water systems, and gas systems
Be trained to work and operate equipment in a safe manner to different standards
Learn how to design and manufacture components and assemblies
Learn how to manufacture target components using manual and CNC machines
Follow procedures and risk assessments with supervision
Training:Year 1: You will be based at the Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS), Culham rotating through blocks of 4-6 weeks in duration. This will be supplemented with training relevant to STFC and giving a broad engineering foundation, delivered by STFC staff, in conjunction with UKAEA, at the OAS site in Culham.
Year 2: You will be based at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) with training in 4–6-week blocks at Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS) at Culham across the year.
Years 3-4: You will be fully in the workplace where you will further hone your skills to become a Target Operations Technician.
You will be required to attend OAS as required as part of your training; you must therefore be willing and able to travel independently. Excess travel costs will be covered. Training Outcome:Further career and training opportunities.Employer Description:UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8am - 4pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Complete a prescribed programme of training to be conducted within the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Work under the mentorship and support of your team
Work safely and in line with established safety measures in the laboratory on a day-to-day basis
Prepare assemblies using novel techniques and processes with materials such as Tantalum and Tungsten
Monitor running systems including water cooling, ventilation, gas handling and vacuum systems
Work on engineering projects including accurate machining and precision fitting with specialised techniques and high-tech equipment
Monitor and be trained on cryogenic systems, remote handling, lifting operations, complicated assemblies, water systems, and gas systems
Be trained to work and operate equipment in a safe manner to different standards
Learn how to design and manufacture components and assemblies
Learn how to manufacture target components using manual and CNC machines
Follow procedures and risk assessments with supervision
Training:Year 1: You will be based at the Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS), Culham rotating through blocks of 4-6 weeks in duration. This will be supplemented with training relevant to STFC and giving a broad engineering foundation, delivered by STFC staff, in conjunction with UKAEA, at the OAS site in Culham.
Year 2: You will be based at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) with training in 4–6-week blocks at Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS) at Culham across the year.
Years 3-4: You will be fully in the workplace where you will further hone your skills to become a Target Operations Technician.
You will be required to attend OAS as required as part of your training; you must therefore be willing and able to travel independently. Excess travel costs will be covered. Training Outcome:
Further career and training opportunities
Employer Description:UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.Working Hours :Monday to Friday
8am- 4pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Please note: Due to the nature of this role, which involves working with heavy plant machinery in a high-risk environment, applicants must be aged 18 or over at the start of the apprenticeship and hold a full UK driving licence. This is to comply with health and safety regulations under the Health and Safety (Young Persons) Regulations 1997 and associated guidance for work involving hazardous conditions or machinery.
Role responsibilities:
Learn all aspects of the Waste Acceptance Operative role including:
Learn to operate the weighbridge system
Learn about the operation of the Tipping Hall
Learn to safely operate a range of mobile plant equipment under supervision
Learn to safely operate site cranes
Undertake routine compliance checks onsite
Follow all health and safety procedures and site-specific regulations
Keep the work area clean, tidy, and hazard-free
Assist with daily inspections and safety checks of machinery
Complete training logs and attend apprenticeship training sessions as required
Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
Carry out tasks in accordance with environmental and company standards
Assist and comply with the Traffic Management
Training:This is a full-time position based at our site at Devonport EfW Facility. There will be additional training at National Skills and Safety Park, Nether Langwith Quarry, Wood Lane, Nether Langwith, Mansfield, NG20 9JF, once a month. Expenses for this will be covered by MVV Environment. Training Outcome:After successfully finishing the apprenticeship, you can explore a range of opportunities, such as:
Material Processing Technician: Operate and monitor machinery and systems that process materials such as metals, aggregates, biomass, or waste.
Process Operator/Plant Operator: Responsible for day-to-day running of processing equipment, quality checks, and maintaining safe operations.Employer Description:With around 6,500 employees and annual sales of around Euro 4.1 billion, MVV is one of Germany’s leading energy companies. Our activities focus on providing a reliable, economical and environmentally-friendly supply of energy to our industrial, commercial and private household customers. Here, we cover all stages of the energy value chain: from energy generation, energy trading and energy distribution to operating distribution grids through to our sales activities and environmental energy and energy-related service businesses. We are also investing in our future grid capability, modernising our generation plants and innovative green technologies.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
Keep up to date with all emails and file appropriately
Take part in commercial meetings
Take part in Labour rate review meetings
Take part in any other meetings that are requested or required by HRS staff or clients
Build technical knowledge to help in specifications.
Assist materials purchasing including yearly product rate tender's reviews and comparisons
Keep Tender List up to date
Take offs for some simple tenders
Help QS’s submit tenders that are allocated and submit on time – follow the whole process for submission and recording included working out appropriate rates
Assist QS’s to chase down submitted tenders and record actions on Tender tracker
Assist QS’s to carry out any negotiations necessary
Attend pre-start or pre-award meetings with clients (along with a CM/production rep)
Notify suppliers of warranty requirements
Assist QS’s to follow job set up process inc build packs and hand over to CM’s
Assist QS’s to ensure contract docs are issued, correct and appropriate - sign and return if needed - store electronically within file structure
Assist QS’s to value variations and general progress of works keeping JNC and build packs up to date
Attend site where required to measure progress or value variations
Assist CM’s to resolve any technical issues and help to liaise with suppliers if needed
Assist QS’s to submit Valuations and keep cash flow and application tracker up to date
Assist QS’s to follow client specific requirements for applications and invoices
Assist QS’s to chase payments and follow formatting process on cash flow
Escalate non-payments within internal hierarchy and raise awareness of issues with QS’s to agree suitable strategy
Help to ensure HFS abide by the requirements of client contract terms and conditions
Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks
Help to produce and supply O&M’s for completed projects and collate warranty documents
Apply and chase for retentions
Assist QS’s to track and apply for price rises when appropriate
Assist QS’s to do the WIP reporting on a quarterly basis
Follow the subcontractor payment process for allocated subcontractors
Help accounts with materials invoices price checking and requesting credits if needed - chasing responses
Help accounts with supplier rebate claims and invoicing
Training:Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4.Training Outcome:Following completion of this apprenticeship you may want to continue to gain a degree level qualification or become chartered with the CIOB or RICS. As a qualified Quantity Surveyor there will be plenty of opportunity for growth at Harbour and more generally in the Construction Industry.Employer Description:Harbour Facade Systems Ltd is a specialist subcontractor located in Gloucester and working all over the Southwest of England and South Wales. We specialise in render, external wall insulation and cladding from all the leading specialist suppliers. We partner national housebuilders and construction companies of all sizes. Our mission is to deliver high-quality projects with a focus on long-term relationships and customer satisfaction.
What We Offer• Strong order book from a diverse portfolio of clients and sectors – meaning a wide scope of experiences from which to learn.
• Continued company growth in line with our strategic vision – giving you plenty of opportunity for personal growth and development.
• We are a close team who enjoy a professional but relaxed working environment – allowing you to learn whilst supported by friendly colleagues.
• Competitive salary.
• Day release for Study.
• We can help you to choose and enrol on a suitable apprenticeship course (Higher – Level 4 or higher) and continued further education once that is complete.Working Hours :Generally, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm, with an hour for lunch. We are flexible with working hours though if you need something different.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
