H B TUNNELLING LTD - Apprentice Construction Site Supervisor
UNIT 1, HIGH PREMIER IND ESTATE, BELTON ROAD, DN8 5SX
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Summary
You’ll gain hands-on experience in innovative underground construction methods, learning from skilled engineers on live projects across the UK. This apprenticeship offers real responsibility, industry qualifications, and the chance to build a long-term career in a fast-growing engineering sector.
Training course: Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 17:30 with 2 x 30 minute breaks. 40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 3 Years
Positions available: 2
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
General duties including:
Assisting with the supervision of specialist trenchless and tunnelling crews on live construction sites
Supporting the control of health, safety, and environmental standards in challenging underground environments
Recording and reporting progress, quality, and productivity on tunnelling and shaft works
Helping with surveying, setting out, and quality assurance during microtunnelling and pipe jacking operations
Monitoring materials, plant, and subcontractors, ensuring works meet design and safety requirements
Assisting commercial and project teams with cost tracking and documentation to support project delivery
Where you'll work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
DN COLLEGES GROUP
Your training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Your training plan
Construction site supervisor Level 4 (Higher national certificate)
Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer
Day release.
You will undertake Construction Site Supervisor Level 4 Standard.
Construction site supervisor / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed.
You will undertake both on and off-the-job job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths/English (grade 4/C)
before site work begins. (grade CSCS)
or provisional working toward full in next 6 Month (grade Full UK Driving Licence)
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
basic CAD (grade surveying equipment)
even short placements or work experience. (grade N/A)
or similar technical subject. (grade Level 2 Qualification)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness
Other requirements
Must be 18+ due to site restrictions. You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
About this company
HB Tunnelling Limited is a specialist civil engineering contractor delivering trenchless and tunnelling solutions across the UK. We work on major infrastructure projects for leading utilities and construction clients, using innovative techniques such as microtunnelling, auger boring, pipe jacking, and shaft construction. Our teams are passionate about safety, quality, and developing the next generation of tunnelling professionals through hands-on training and career progression.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you’ll have the skills and experience to progress into a Site Engineer or Construction Site Supervisor role within HB Tunnelling
With further experience and training, you can advance to Sub Agent, Project Engineer, or Site Manager, working on major tunnelling and trenchless infrastructure schemes across the UK
The company actively supports continued professional development and progression toward EngTech or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status through recognised industry bodies such as the ICE or CIHT
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
H B TUNNELLING LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024066.