Job Description:
About the Role:
Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA) is dedicated to advancing careers that make a tangible impact on environmental sustainability and the green economy. Our mission is to connect talent with meaningful roles that support a low-carbon future.
This role will be supporting the Contracts Manager and wider site teams in the supervision and organisation of contracts to ensure that quality, safety, programme, and cost objectives are achieved. The Apprentice Contracts Supervisor will learn how to plan, organise, and monitor roofing projects, liaising with directly employed operatives, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients under close guidance. The apprentice will gain practical on-site experience alongside formal training and academic study to develop into a fully qualified Contracts Supervisor.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in supervising multiple contracts under the guidance of the Contracts Manager
- Help organise and coordinate directly employed labour and subcontractors on site
- Shadow the supervisor in reviewing and pre-approving operative timesheets and subcontract invoices
- Support with developing contract programmes and monitoring work progress
- Monitor material deliveries against programme requirements
- Assist with the preparation of risk assessments, method statements, and quality plans
- Help ensure works are carried out safely and in accordance with company policies
- Observe and assist in recording contract variations and advising the commercial team
- Support quality control checks to ensure works meet drawings, specifications, and standards
- Learn to liaise with subcontractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
- Build relationships with operatives, clients, and main contractors
- Gain experience in organising plant, craneage, and other resources to support contract delivery
- Attend site and client meetings alongside senior staff
- Attend company Health & Safety training, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
- Maintain daily records of site activities and report to senior management
Skills and Experience:
- Hold a valid CSCS card
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good attention to detail with a willingness to learn and apply safety, quality, and contract management
Licence/Certification:
- CSCS card (required)
- Working at Height certificate (required)
- Level 3 NVQ in Supervision (or similar) (required)
Standards:
- Positive, adaptable, and reliable
- Able to work both on-site and in an office environment
- Numerate, organised and able to follow instructions
- Interest in developing knowledge of the roofing industry, construction management and health & safety procedures
- Computer literate with basic IT skills (MS Office, emails, digital systems)
- Must be punctual, professional and keen to develop supervisory skills
ELIGIBILITY:
DUE TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOCAL AUTHORITY AND THE DEVELOPER, THIS OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN ONLY TO LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT RESIDENTS.
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR FULL HOME POSTCODE (E.G. AB12 3CD) TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, OR YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE PROCESSED.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Only to London Borough of Brent residents. Please provide your full home postcode (e.g., AB12 3CD) to be considered for this position, or your application cannot be processed.
Work Location: In person