Job position Construction Design & Build Technician Apprentice
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Job Description
Construction design and build technicians undertake design and management task specialising in specific aspects of building design or particular building types, including: structural or civil engineering; mechanical, electrical and plumbing design; residential or commercial property; landscape design; digital engineering; planning, estimating and costing designs; building conservation; renovation; retrofit; sustainability and green design.
The purpose of the occupation is to support multi-disciplinary teams to design and construct the built environment, ensuring projects meet the needs of clients and users, whilst delivering to the required levels of quality, safety, security, efficiency and environmental sustainability. Duties typically include:
- Collate, interpret and analyse all design and technical information.
- Select and apply appropriate materials, technologies and processes, to plan, analyse and undertake design and construction activities.
- Contribute to design projects and deliver appropriate and effective schematic and technical design solutions, by selecting, reviewing and evaluating various sources of information/data and technical information.
- Carry out and report on inspection activities related to compliance against design, contractual and technical aspects of the design and produce clearly written, technically accurate inspection reports.
- Demonstrate the application of quality and information management, and assurance systems and processes, for example ISO 19650, recognising the need for these, and their role in continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate compliance with environmental policies and legislation, practice sustainable principles, and evaluate how these impact on projects and assist in the achievement of net zero carbon emissions targets.
- Use analytical design and engineering analysis software as part of a BIM process and other techniques, to inform, develop or manage architectural and engineering solutions.
The apprenticeship will develop the technical, interpersonal, and behavioural skills, knowledge and competence outcomes that are required for design technicians to work effectively within a range of working environments.
Typical Work Week
40 hours p/w with start time typically between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.
Person Specification
- A ‘can do' attitude - willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work
- A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
- Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving
- No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you'll need to be quick on your feet to respond!?
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
- Ability to travel freely across our patch to visit different sites and travel to training days
- Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.?
- Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment
- Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols
Qualifications required/desirable
Minimum Requirements
English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 or above, or Functional Skills at Level 1 or above.
Desired Requirements
To have the passion and commitment in joining an apprenticeship that provides a direct path to gain hands-on experience, specialised skills, and strong earning potential in a high-demand field, setting you on the road to a rewarding and financially stable career.
Key Training/College Information
K10 will enrol you to the Level 4 Construction Design & Build Technician course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.
The apprenticeship duration is 36 months.
Eligibility
To start this apprenticeship, you'll need to be:
- living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status
- not enrolled on any other courses
- 18+ due to site H&S rules
Who We Are
We are UK's largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential.
Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.
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Construction Design & Build Technician Apprentice
K10 Apprenticeships LTD