Summary
You’ll learn how we deliver water and wastewater projects—from early design stages through to construction alongside experienced Site Managers, gaining hands-on experience in planning and running site activities safely and efficiently. You’ll learn how to monitor quality, performance, and health and safety standards.
Wage
Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Start and finish times to be decided.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 9 March 2026
Duration
2 years
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
* Learning to manage risk, change, and opportunities throughout a project.
* Responding to issues and communicating effectively with the team.
* Understanding how to plan and allocate resources to keep projects on track.
* Learning to assess environmental impacts and work with our environmental team to promote good practices.
* Gaining experience in leading teams and subcontractors to meet high standards and deadlines.
* Applying health, safety, quality, and environmental (HSEQ) standards every day.
* Developing your commercial awareness to support financial reviews.
* Learning how to carry out quality checks and meet contract requirements.
* Developing client relationships and meet agreed performance targets.
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
* 26 Orient Way, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8BY
* Pemberton House, Stafford Park 1, Randlay, Telford, TF3 3BD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT
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
* Construction Site Supervisor Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
* You will train both onsite with our experienced colleagues and online with our training provider
More training information
We give all our apprentices the equivalent of one day a week to dedicate to your studies and time to attend training with your apprenticeship provider.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C or above)
* Maths (grade 4/C or above)
Other in:
Any (grade 64 UCAS points)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
This opportunity would be a great fit if you’re confident using digital tools like Microsoft Office and enjoy working with others. We’re looking for someone who communicates clearly, stays organised, and pays attention to detail. You’ll need to be comfortable working in a team and able to take initiative when working independently. If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and interested in developing leadership skills, we’d love to hear from you!