MODERN APPRENTICE – CIVIL ENGINEER – MORRISON CONSTRUCTION

JOB TITLE:  Civil Engineering Apprentice

 

REPORTS TO: TBA
LOCATION: Central Scotland
DIVISION: Morrison Construction Central

 

The GT Company/Division:

We are one of the UK’s leading housebuilding and construction groups, trading in Scotland as Morrison Construction. For 100 years, Galliford Try has helped to shape the world around us. Today we are at the forefront of the construction industry with approximately 4,700 employees working on a huge range of housebuilding and construction projects. As a FTSE 250 listed UK business, our focus is on delivering first class business solutions and building long-term relationships with our customers, employees, supply chain and communities we work in. Our involvement in some of the UK’s most high profile and innovative projects ensures our employees benefit from unrivalled opportunities and career progression.

 

The Construction Division:

Galliford Try is a leading construction company, carrying out building and infrastructure works across the UK through the extensive knowledge and expertise of several regional offices. This approach enables us to deliver schemes of national distinction, with a local approach across a wide range of markets. Our spread of work for both public and private sector clients is well balanced and widespread and we are renowned for our ability to provide sustainable, whole-life solutions. Our Building division is represented in sectors including commercial, health, education and defence while our Infrastructure division has clients in sectors such as highways, water, flood defence and renewable energy.

 

The Housebuilding Division:

Linden Homes is the award winning housebuilding division of Galliford Try.  Linden are industry experts in delivering distinctive and diverse new homes in prime locations. We strive to create sustainable new developments that inspire modern living and set new benchmarks in design. Our use of industry renowned architects means we create homes that are built to compliment their surroundings. Linden is arranged in 10 regional offices covering most of England.

 

The Partnerships Division:

Galliford Try Partnerships represents a fusion of contracting, housing and mixed-use regeneration expertise.  We undertake design and build contracting, mixed tenure and speculative development, estate regeneration and property support services nationwide. We work in collaborative long-term arrangements with Registered Providers, Local Authorities and other stakeholders to build high quality housing and sustainable communities. Over the next five years, we are targeting considerable growth utilising our expertise in forging innovative partnerships with both the public and private sectors.

 

Purpose of the role:

 

Provide effective and efficient support to the Morrison Construction Central Business Unit

 

 

Key Accountabilities:
·         Plan weekly activity with the Site Manager

·         Co-ordinate the activities of particular sub-contractors/trades to ensure work is carried out efficiently

·         Monitor the quality of work carried out and address any issues as directed

·         Ensure health, safety and environmental legislation and company procedures are followed onsite at all times

·         Keep up to date and complete site records in line with company and legislative requirements as directed

·         Communicate with clients and third parties in Morrison Constructions best interests at all times

·         Set role model and ensure high standards of personal conduct on site at all times

·         Identify potential issues with successful project delivery. Discuss with line manager and agree solutions

·         Assume responsibility for the use of and security of all surveying equipment

 

 

Person Specification:
Competency Requirements Technical / Professional Expertise and Qualifications Required
·         Applicants must be computer literate, especially in MS Word, and it would be desirable to have a working knowledge of MS Excel, Asta Teamplan or Power Project

 

·         3 passes at Higher level minimum B and to include Maths and a science

 

 

Summary
 

Ideal role for someone looking to pursue a career within the construction industry

If you would like to apply:

We are happy to look at students who are sitting exams and hope for passes at this level. All CV’s / applications to be sent to Jim by the 21st of June which is the closing date.

 

Caitlin Quinn
Community Skills Manager

caitlin.quinn@morrisonconstruction.co.uk
T: 01415576580
M: +447484 543890

Morrison Construction Scotland – Central
2nd Floor, Rowan House, 1 Robroyston Oval
Glasgow, G33 1AP
www.morrisonconstruction.co.uk