Design, Construction and Management HNC/D Apprenticeship

Manchester City Council

What you will do in your working day

Duties will include:

  • Attend meetings with various sub contractors, or the client, to discuss things like the programme, delays and costs
  • Work with various sub contractors or clients to resolve issues with ongoing projects
  • Working alongside Quantity surveyors to discuss quantity take offs, variations and orders
  • Working alongside the site manager, helping to coordinate projects on site
  • Regular site visits for progress checks on construction projects
  • Producing drawings / plans on software such as Revit
  • Producing client documents such as stage 1 reports using Adobe software e.g. InDesign / Illustrator / Photoshop
  • Attend partnership, recruitment any other events that helps to promote partners and the programme
  • Assist with essential building tasks such as planning, designing and project management which could include analyse client requirements and develop detailed designs, risk assessment of design solutions and managing projects
We’re recruiting for Plan BEE Manchester a higher-level apprenticeship programme in Design, Construction and Management. You’ll spend one day a week studying, developing your knowledge in building design and performance through a combination of lectures, tutorials, field work and site visits.

 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • You will complete a Higher Apprenticeship programme in Design, Construction and Management, underpinned by HNC/D, providing a pathway to progression at a wide range of universities
  • You’ll spend one day a week studying and developing your knowledge in building design and performance through a combination of lectures, tutorials, field work and site visits
  • You will receive the Level 4 Construction design and build technician qualification in Construction and Built Environment

More Information

Requirements

Test Required Qualifications

  • GCSE or equivalent Maths, English & Science (A* – C/ 9 – 4) Essential
  • A Level or equivalent 3 A Levels (A – C) Essential
  • BTEC or equivalent Extended diploma (Merit/distinction) Essential

Desireable Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Methodical
  • Interest in construction
  • Driven
  • Motivated
  • Confident
  • Potential for full-time employment with one of our Plan BEE partners for the right candidate

About the employer

Manchester City Council

PlanBEE Manchester is a new and unique higher apprenticeship programme in Design, Construction and Management where you’ll earn and learn with some of the city’s leading employers. Developed by Manchester City Council, Manchester Life, Ryder Architecture, and Gateshead College, the programme prepares you for a career in building design and construction with a strong emphasis on digital skills and collaborative working.

Need Help?

We can help with applications and interviews.

Call our Apprenticeships team: 0191 490 0300