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The Commercial Apprentice
The Commercial Apprentice will support the commercial, quantity surveying and project delivery teams across civil engineering and utility infrastructure projects. The role provides structured, hands-on experience in cost control, procurement, contract administration, applications, invoicing, variations, and project reporting while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a long-term career in commercial management or quantity surveying.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Duties include:
- Support project teams in monitoring costs, cashflow, and overall project performance.
- Assist with basic contract administration tasks and learn how contracts are managed throughout a project.
- Learn how commercial reports, cost reviews, and project financial updates are prepared and maintained.
- Learn how to prepare and organize records for variations, early warning notices, compensation events.
- Help maintain accurate project files, trackers, and commercial documentation in line with IGL processes.
- Attend project and commercial meetings where appropriate, taking notes, following actions, and building confidence in commercial discussions.
- Develop an understanding of contracts, payment mechanisms, subcontractor accounts, valuations, and final account processes.
- Participate fully in apprenticeship learning, reviews, and development activities, applying learning back into the workplace.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and commitment to IGL’s values, policies, and procedures.
Key Skills
- A genuine interest in developing a career in commercial management, quantity surveying, construction, civil engineering, or utilities.
- Willingness to learn core commercial principles including cost control, forecasting, procurement, applications, invoicing, and change management.
- Good numeracy skills and confidence working with figures, spreadsheets, and written information.
- Strong attention to detail with an organized, methodical approach to tasks and record keeping.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to ask questions and seek guidance.
This role will be supported by the Business Administration Level 3 qualification delivered by Starting Off.
Where you'll work
VANTAGE HOUSE
KETTERING PARKWAY
KETTERING VENTURE PARK
KETTERING
NN15 6XR
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Training provider
STARTING OFF LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record, and analyze data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information, and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports, and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports, and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice from more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing, or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themselves to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
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Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities, and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings, and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor, and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
Level 3 Business Administration
- Remote training delivery
- Onefile
- VLE
- 6 hours of dedicated training time every week
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/c)
- Maths (grade 4/c)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Our client has been working with developers providing them with the expertise to deliver the utilities on construction projects since 2003. They work with a large range of house builders and construction companies installing Water, Gas, Electricity, and Fibre to their sites, on time and on budget.
Company benefits
- 23 days holiday, free parking, 24/7 GP service, sick pay after passed probation. Sick pay is from day one, we have EAP which includes GP and 8 counselling sessions.
- Holidays 23 + 8 bank holidays, 31 in total.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Possible full-time permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
STARTING OFF LIMITED
Lucy Harris
lucy.harris@startingoff.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046313.
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