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Construction Trainee London, England

Vistry Group PLC

Full Time London, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today

Job description

Role Overview:

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Trainee to join our team within Countryside Partnerships London South covering sites across the region. As our Construction Trainee you will be responsible for assisting with and gaining experience of the successful delivery of the project in terms of health, safety and environmental standards, programme, budget, time, quality, design, technical and customer service. To effectively help to control and learn about all site based activities in line with specific development requirements, company policies and procedures.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 days per annum
Private Healthcare
Company contributory pension scheme
Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary
Sharesave scheme
Cycle to work scheme – up to £3000
Support with a professional membership
Denplan, GymFlex and many more…

In return, what we would like from you…

Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
4 GCSEs A-C/4-9. Two of these should be Maths and English.
A minimum of a Level 3/BTEC Diploma/2 A Levels
A genuine interest in developing your career within Construction
Well organised and IT Literate
Professional communication style with the ability to work within a team of varying seniority within the business

More about the Construction Trainee role…

Responsible for supporting construction projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget. Providing assistance to ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with the information relating to the contract, i.e. drawings, specifications, details, Local Authority/NHBC requirements ad manufacturers’ recommendations. High attention to detail required.
Supporting the management of the project, ensuring that the client’s specifications and requirements are met, reviewing progress and liaising with quantity surveyors to monitor costs. Good project management and communication skills, monitor progress in accordance with the current programme. Use problem solving skills to reach resolutions.
Learn about and undertake programme call off and delivery of all materials in accordance with the current build programme and as instructed by the Site Manager.
Ensure checks on quality and quantity of all deliveries of materials are carried out. Update and collate subcontractor and material call off charts within site office.
Learn how to follow up with the Buying Department on any errors, omissions or substandard materials as requested by the Site Manager. Monitor delivery dates, i.e. call off periods for all materials and advises accordingly to comply with the current build programme
Support the Site Management team with coordination of works with utility companies to enable mains and services to be constructed and handed over in accordance with the current build programme and services / mains are called off in agreed timescales.
Work towards delivering tool box talks regarding site safety to sub contractors and employees with regard to construction, design regulations and regular revisions of same.
Ensure that all matters in connection with Health, Safety and Welfare are adhered to, including the up keeping of all registers and statutory requirements, i.e. scaffold, deep excavation, lifting appliances, shared welfare.
Ensure that site presentation is in accordance with Countryside’s high standards, particularly at weekends, internally and externally.
Provide access to properties for sales purposes as and when required by arrangement with sales negotiators for weekend inspections by potential purchasers. Liaise with sales negotiators at the beginning of each week to discuss sales’ requirements, variations/options etc.
Ensure that all properties are completed to the highest quality and follow the company handover process. Carry out snagging of properties in line with Countryside standards and timescales of the project.
Liase with customers and clients in a professional manner to ensure we deliver 5 star customer journey
Attend college and complete NVQ/Apprenticeship/Degree as appropriate
Understand the roles of different departmental functions within the business.
Understand and help deliver the project in accordance with current waste strategy.

Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us here at Vistry Group – we firmly believe that this culture nurtures stronger performances across the wider business. All of our applicants and employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, then please do not hesitate to contact us – we will always be happy to help.

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