MCCARTHY & STONE RETIREMENT LIFESTYLES LIMITED - Level 4 Site Supervisor Apprentice
Salary: £26,000 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 42.50
Closing Date: Tue 30 Jun 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
MCCARTHY & STONE RETIREMENT LIFESTYLES LIMITED - Level 4 Site Supervisor Apprentice
Saxons Way, Halesworth, IP19 8AP
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Summary
To support the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of McCarthy Stone construction projects while undertaking a Level 4 Construction Site Supervision apprenticeship.
Training course: Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours Working Days and shifts TBC. 42.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1
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
The role will develop the apprentice’s technical, leadership and supervisory capabilities through structured learning and on-the-job experience, preparing them for progression into a substantive Site Supervisor role.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Site Manager in day-to-day site operations, ensuring work is delivered in line with programme, quality standards, and company policies
Assist with supervising subcontractors and operatives to ensure works are carried out safely, efficiently and to specification
Promote and help maintain a strong health, safety and environmental culture on site, including adherence to CDM and company H&S procedures
Support quality inspections, snagging activities and the closure of defects
Assist with coordinating site activities, deliveries and logistics to minimise disruption and ensure continuity of work
Maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries, safety documentation and progress updates
Support toolbox talks, site inductions and basic briefings under supervision
Engage fully with the Level 4 apprenticeship programme, completing all required learning, assessments and off-the-job training
Demonstrate continuous learning and application of apprenticeships knowledge into day-to-day site activities
Act in a professional and courteous manner with colleagues, subcontractors, consultants and residents at all times
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
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Your training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Your training plan
As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a nationally recognised Construction Site Supervisor Level 4 standard via our training partner, Learning Skills Partnership.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)
Any (grade Level 3)
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
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
About this company
We’re McCarthy & Stone, the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, and we believe later life should be full of possibilities. We create award-winning homes and provide high-quality care and support, helping more than 25,000 older people across the UK thrive. We’re a nationwide brand with opportunities across many roles: construction, sales, care, house management and professional services. And whatever you do here, you’ll be at the heart of it. We build communities that people love to live in and love to work at. If you pride in doing work with purpose and want a role where every day is different, then you’ll feel right at home here. Care in mind. McCarthy & Stone at heart.
While there is no guarantee of a permanent role at the end of the apprenticeship, we hope that successful completion will provide opportunities to apply for suitable vacancies within the Development team or other areas of the business. The apprenticeship is designed to provide valuable skills, knowledge, and experience that can support future career development both within McCarthy & Stone and beyond.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MCCARTHY & STONE RETIREMENT LIFESTYLES LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034900.