Higher & Degree Apprenticeship in Construction

  • Division
    Group Support Centre
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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What you'll be doing?

Are you ready to launch your career in the dynamic house-building industry? We’re excited to announce a unique opportunity in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University, offering a bespoke Higher & Degree Apprenticeship designed for individuals from all backgrounds.

In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience from day one as a Trainee Assistant Site Manager to help lead projects from start to finish. You’ll attend four 1-week teaching blocks each year with Sheffield Hallam University, combining classroom and online learning, all while having your accommodation, meals and travel costs covered during university stays.

Over approximately 5 ½ years, you will earn a Cert HE and BSc (Hons) Degree in Professional Practice in Residential Development and Construction, recognised across the industry.

Your responsibilities will include collaborating with trades, ensuring our construction teams are well-supported, engaging with the Sales Team for smooth operations, and promoting a culture of safety and high standards on site.

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. Whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time, switching careers, or seeking an alternative to traditional higher education, we encourage you to apply. We value enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to excellence, regardless of your background.

You will be expected to:

  • Follow the Higher and Degree Apprenticeship Programme, including attendance at 4 x 1-week annual block teaching with Sheffield Hallam University for academic study
  • Continue to develop through reviews with your coach and mentor
  • Support the Site Manager in co-ordinating trades and directing labour and materials to meet the production programme
  • Support the Site Manager in ensuring that the onsite construction team is fully resourced and well directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities and are provided with full support in achieving these
  • Work in conjunction with the Sales Team to ensure that regular meetings are attended, and all procedures are adhered to
  • Ensure high standards of Health and Safety on site
  • As and when required, deputise for the Site Manager

Current vacancies are as follows:

  • Leeds
  • Manchester
  • Hungerford/Reading
  • Leicester
  • Northampton
  • East London
  • West London
  • Kent
  • Watford
  • Southampton
  • Guildford
  • Bristol

To qualify for a Higher and Degree Apprenticeship you’ll need:

  • Four GCSEs (C or above, or Grade 4-9) including Maths and English 
  • Or, Scottish National 5 (if based in Scotland)
And ONE of the following:
  • One A-Level
  • A BTEC National Qualification
  • An Advanced Diploma in your chosen area
  • Scottish Advanced Higher

More experienced entrants without formal qualifications will be considered on merit, taking into account factors such as their work experience, previous qualifications or skills gained from the Armed Forces.

On completion of the Higher Apprenticeship, you will automatically be enrolled onto the Degree Apprenticeship. 

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That’s more than any other major housebuilder. It’s because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.
Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates.  We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.
 
We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.
 
As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Competitive Bonus Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance - Single Cover
  • Annual Health Assessment
  • 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
  • Choice of Flexible Benefits
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Division: Group Support Centre
Location: Nationwide
Positions Available: 15
Closing Date: 07 March 2025
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Our benefits are fit to measure

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

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Private medical cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more — including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

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Pension

First-class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

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Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

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Financial benefits

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

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Lifestyle benefits

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

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So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About Group Support Centre

Barratt Redrow PLC is the nation’s leading housebuilder, creating great new places to live throughout Britain.

Our business is acquiring land, obtaining planning consents and building the highest quality homes in places people aspire to live. This is supported by our expertise in land, design, construction and sales and marketing.

Our purpose is to make sustainable living a reality, building strong communities.

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Where you’ll be
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Here is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.

map icon Barratt House, Cartwright Way, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1UF, United Kingdom
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Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

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Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day-to-day action we take.

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Meet the team

See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.

Hear from Chris in the Technical team.

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Hear from Claire & Louise in the Sales team.

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Hear from Cydney in the Commercial team.

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Hear from Degree Apprentices Reshaurn and Abdul.

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Hear from Ian in the Land team.

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Hear from Jess, one of our Site Managers.

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Hear from Dawn in our Customer Care team.

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Hear from Shar in the Finance team.

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Higher & Degree Apprenticeship in Construction

  • Division
    Group Support Centre
  • Vacancy Type
    Permanent
  • Advertising Salary
    Competitive
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