Summary
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Construction Site Supervisor Apprentice to join our Area 12 account based in Barnsley.
Wage
£29,458 a year
Training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, Days and Nights. 07:00 - 15:00 Days. 19:00 - 05:00 Nights.
44 hours 45 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 6 April 2026
Duration
3 years 3 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As a Highways Construction Site Supervisor Apprentice, you will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of highway maintenance and construction works within Area 12. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop the skills necessary to supervise and manage highway construction and maintenance projects.
Working with our Operations and Scheme Delivery teams, you’ll support on-site delivery in the construction phase of our projects. You’ll also learn how we manage the performance on-site of our internal Maintenance and Response teams and specialist supply chain contractors.
* Assist in the supervision of highway construction and maintenance activities.
* Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
* Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.
* Monitor and report on project progress, identifying any issues or delays.
* Support the preparation of site documentation, including risk assessments and method statements.
* Participate in site meetings and contribute to project planning and scheduling.
* Learn and apply best practices in highway construction and maintenance.
Where you'll work
Wood View,
Sheffield Road,
Birdwell,
Barnsley,
S70 5TT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Identify risk of activities and encourage all employees to demonstrate safety-conscious behaviours.
* Assess, identify and record the environmental impact of projects.
* Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects.
* Use effective management principles and be able to supervise construction workers.
* Understand overall plan for project and measure and record progress against plan.
* Assess and report on quality standards and assist in commissioning of finished construction projects.
* Understand financial and legal constraints and measure and record progress against budget.
Training schedule
As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enroled onto a Construction Site Supervisor level 4 apprenticeship which will take approximately 39 months to complete. You will be fully supported by our partnered college to achieve this qualification, having 1-2-1 advice and support, e-learning materials, and a whole team of experts on hand for advice and technical knowledge at your office.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade C/4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Full UK driving licence. DBS requirement. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to the nature of the work associated with this account. Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo random drug and alcohol testing in line with our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.