12th June 2025

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Role: Construction Management Apprentice

Location: Bristol-based (office & site)

Start Date: 29th September 2025

Hours:  Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm, with 1 hour unpaid lunch break

Gov.uk Reference Code: VAC1000324212

Summary

Our Apprenticeship programme provides an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in construction, offering practical experience on live projects and professional mentoring while you work towards a BSc (Hons) in Construction Site Management. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll support project planning and daily site operations, helping to coordinate activities that ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. This apprenticeship allows you to develop essential skills in site management, health and safety compliance, and effective communication with subcontractors and clients.

Responsibilities

As an Apprentice Construction Site Manager, you will support the successful delivery of construction projects.

  • Assist with project planning, scheduling, and execution on site.
  • Support day-to-day site operations, including inductions, supervision, and logistics.
  • Maintain accurate site records such as daily diaries, permits, inductions, and progress reports.
  • Help manage and update risk assessments, method statements, and site rules.
  • Assist with the collation of O&M Manuals and Health & Safety Files.
  • Use document control platforms such as SharePoint and Procore to manage project data.
  • Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contractor documentation.
  • Support quality assurance, snagging, and monitoring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
  • Liaise with subcontractors, clients, and project teams to ensure clear communication and site coordination.
  • Participate in meetings and toolbox talks, and contributing to health, safety, and environmental initiatives (e.g., CCS and BREEAM).

Course Details

The training is provided by UBE (formally UCEM), who deliver sessions online. Therefore, most of the study will take place remotely, allowing for flexible learning without the need for travel to a physical college location.

Of the 40-hour working week, one day (8 hours) is dedicated to study or training sessions, with the remaining 32 hours spent working on-site or in the workplace. If no study or training is scheduled, you will be expected to work during that time.

Skills:

  • Strong verbal and written communication.
  • Proactive attitude and strong willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work well within a team.
  • Good organisational and time-management skills.
  • Attention to detail in documentation and site processes.
  • Basic problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Willingness to learn construction methods, materials, and health & safety regulations.
  • Confidence using or eagerness to learn digital tools (e.g., SharePoint, Procore).
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical information.

Requirements:

  • Completed the Level 4 Construction Technician Standard; or HNC in Construction or Construction Management or Construction and the Built Environment or other qualification that is accepted by the University as providing a 120-credit exemption against the BSc (Hons) Construction Management
  • Completed the Level 4 Construction Technician Standard, or hold an HNC, HND, or FdSc in Construction or a related field that grants credit exemptions towards the UCEM BSc (Hons) Construction Management.
  • GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English and Mathematics, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Right to work in England and meet the Department for Education (DfE) residency status requirements
  • Spend at least 50% of working hours in England.
  • Be 18 years or over at the start of the programme and be directly employed in a role that enables completion of the apprenticeship requirements.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with respect, feels a genuine sense of belonging, and has the opportunity to thrive and contribute fully. It is important to us that our team both reflects and respects the diverse community in which we operate.

We recognise that diversity is multifaceted, shaped by a wide range of experiences, identities, and perspectives and we encourage and support applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to provide reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

Questions

For any questions regarding the role, or to discuss any reasonable adjustments, please contact: Katie Corbett on katie.corbett@brayandslaughter.co.uk

How to Apply

Email your CV to: enq@brayandslaughter.co.uk
Or apply via GOV.UK: Construction Management Apprentice – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK