Looking for a job in construction? Scroll below to find a list of job vacancies and training opportunities currently available in Greater Exeter…
Vacancies
Risk Management Advisor
Location: Exeter
Department: Risk and Insurance
Vacancy Basis: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £27,300-£30,300 per annum
Deadline: 25 October 2021
Interview Date: 1 November 2021
LiveWest are looking for a Risk Management Adviser to join their busy Corporate Services team. You will see insurance claims through to completion and liaise with colleagues and external stakeholders, to get the information required for the swift reinstatement of their properties and financial resolution of claims.
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Staircasing Consultant
Location: Exeter
Department: Marketing and Sales
Vacancy Basis: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,300-28,100 per annum
Deadline: 4 November 2021
Interview Date: 11 November 2021
LiveWest are looking for a Staircasing Consultant to join their Marketing and Sales team, supporting customers to buy more shares in their shared ownership home. You will provide effective customer service and proactive sales progression to ensure the best customer experience.
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Learning Curve Group is a national training and education specialist. We work with further education providers, employers and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners – and that’s how we believe it should be, as we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our ‘Purple People’, the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to ‘transform lives through learning’.
Construction Bootcamp Tutor
Location: Field Based (London, South East, South West, East of England, East Midlands)
Hours: 35.5 pw
Salary: £35,000
Learning Curve Group is a key player in a high-profile Government initiative delivering 12-week intensive courses to get people into construction roles. We are working in partnership with employers to identify local vacancies and developing skills training programmes to meet these demands and to support progression to these roles as soon as possible. This role requires a highly motivated and self-driven person to deliver teaching, learning and assessment to learners on Learning Curve Group, Level 3 construction programmes. Tutors will have recent experience in the construction sector relevant to the course programmes which includes Health and Safety, Technical information, Quantities and Communication, and the Construction Industry and Built Environment. Tutors will need be sensitive to the support needs of both unemployed learners and those reskilling who are looking to develop the confidence and skills necessary to progress to employment. The tutor will take full responsibility for the effective running of the course and the associated administrative duties in accordance with the funding regulations.
Essential Criteria
– Good working knowledge of the construction industry
– Hold a teaching qualification at PTTLS Level 3 or be working towards one
– Must hold a full UK driving, be a confident
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The Midas Group are committed to the creation of buildings that conserve rather than waste energy and are mindful of their responsibility to protect the environment. Midas prides themselves on delivering long-term value to their people, customers, supply chain and the communities in which they work.
Tenant Liaison Officer
Location: South West (Exeter)
Sector: Mi-Space Property Services
Salary: £22,000 per annm
Closing Date: 24 October 2021
Ref: MV000487
As a Tenant Liaison Officer you will be accountable for all aspects of communication with residents before and during improvement works. You will ideally be based in Exeter with the ability to travel within a 40 mile radium of this location. The hours for this role are 8:ooam to 5:00pm Monday to Friday with a 1 hour break for lunch.
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Estimator
Location: Devon
Sector: MCL Devon & Cornwall
Salary: Negotiable
Closing Date: 24 October 2021
Ref: MV000473
As an Estimator, you will report to the Managing Estimator and will be responsible for ensuring that all tenders are in accordance with the business objectives and company procedures, and undertake all work necessary to ensure the preparation of robust bids. This role will be based in our Exeter office and will work on projects throughout the Devon region.
For further information:
Delivering homes and revitalising communities is at the heart of what Vistry Partnerships do. Working with local authorities, housing associations and investors, they create lasting partnerships and deliver vibrant, sustainable places to live.
KICKSTART placement:
Archiving Administrator
This opportunity is available for 16-24 year olds claiming Universal Credit. If you are interested, please speak to your Work Coach at your local Jobcentre.
Apex Scaffolding provide scaffolding and access across the SW from their base in Exeter. From small domestic jobs to major developments and new builds for multi-national main contractors.
Apex Scaffolding are currently recruiting for a number of roles in Exeter including:
Scaffolders
Apex have once again managed to secure more high profile contracts, which will be starting in the next few weeks and will see us well into 2021. This means we will need to take on people with scaffold experience of all grades (CISRS Cards only)
Please contact us to discuss what we can offer you:
Kier is a leading UK construction and infrastructure services company.
Ganger
Location: Exeter
Contract: Permanent, full time
We are looking for Gangers to join the team where you will be responsible for all stages of works on site, which will involve all aspects of Dig & Lay on the electricity network. You will need to have a strong focus on Health & Safety whilst completing the work on time and to the required specification.
For full details of the roles, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please click on the button below:
KTA Architects has been practising in the South West for over 30 years and is respected for its ability to deliver innovative and award winning projects across a wide range of sectors.
Healthcare Architects
KTA are recruiting experienced healthcare architects and architectural technologists. Please contact Kyrenia Tew: Kyrenia.Tew@kta.uk.com for further information.
RGB Recruitment are a leading South West recruitment agency specialising in constructing careers across the built environment.
They currently have a number of vacancies in Greater Exeter and are committed to finding the right role for you.
Recruitment Resourcing Assistant
Location: Exeter
Start Date: ASAP Start!
Due to an increase in workload we are looking to recruit an experienced Resourcing Assistant to join our busy Exeter office.
As a Recruitment Resourcer you will be providing support to the temp team with a range of tasks, all focussed on delivery & providing high levels of Customer service.
Previous experience in an administration role is essential, with knowledge of working within a recruitment or a sales environment being desirable.
As this is an integral role within our Temporary division, you should be a keen team player with great time management, communication and negotiation skills.
Please send your CV to Angela Turner here
Working Supervisor
Location: Exeter
Contract: Great length contract!
Offering a full portfolio of refurbishment, extension and maintenance works, this established local firm has a busy order book and to meet client demand they are in need of additional resource in the form of an experienced, Carpentry biased Working Supervisor for a small refurbishment scheme in Exeter.
You would be working on an extension & refurbishment scheme, including a full internal strip out and refurb.
The firm are in need of a candidate as happy working on the tools as running small teams on schemes to the £350k mark. SSSTS/SMSTS, First aid and CSCS are minimum requirements in addition to having a Carpentry background and own tools.
This 15 week contract commences ASAP and could pave the way for further work with the contractor upon successful completion of this initial scheme.
To register your interest call us today on 01392 314052!
Jason Powers Consultants is an experienced construction and property consultancy renowned for its commitment to delivering the highest professional standard of service.
Graduate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager
Jason Powers Consultants are currently seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join our UK team in support of our continuing growth throughout the South West.
This role presents an exciting career opportunity for a high calibre, proactive individual to work on a variety of interesting projects and provide valuable high quality services to our clients.
We are looking for an individual who has a passion for the construction industry and motivated by the work we do and the clients we work with.
With a competitive salary, on-going support, training and a wide variety of hands-on roles, this is a ground-floor opportunity to join a growing business, where genuine career progression will be possible.
Apprenticeship Vacancies
Trade Apprentice
Location: Exeter
Department: Inhouse Maintenance Service (MS)
Vacancy Basis: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £20,067 until end of apprenticeships per annum
Deadline: 1 November 2021
Interview Date: 10 November 2021
LiveWest have several exciting opportunities available for you to learn all the skills required to become a qualified trades person, within their talented Property Services team.
You many have an interest in gas, plumbing, carpentry, or kitchen and bathroom fitting. Perhaps you want to work in the Renewable Technology field – in which case you will need to hold a plumbing and heating qualification – LiveWest can offer you this opportunity as well (although there will be a wait for this if you don’t already have a Plumbing and Heating qualification due to course start dates). Depending on the core trade you wish to specialise in, you could commence your apprenticeship as soon as January 2022. In short, if you would like to retrain, please get in contact.
For further information and how to apply please visit:
45 Bricklaying Apprenticeships
Greenlight Training have partnered with one of the region’s largest bricklaying employers, Davis & Barrett Ltd, to recruit 45 bricklaying apprentices across the South West. With this partnership they have opened a new training facility at Davis and Barrett’s premises.
The successful candidate will be enrolled onto a 2 year Bricklaying apprenticeship with Davis & Barrett Ltd as their employer. Further information:
* Applicants will be expected to attend college 3 days a month at Greenlights new training centre at Unit 14, Creech Paper Mill, Creech St Michael, Taunton TA3 5PX.
* Entry/age requirements – 16 and above.
* Opportunity to work towards FS L1 and L2 Maths and English alongside.
* Apprenticeships will be delivered during November 2021
* Applicants will be working on sites in Exeter, Exmouth, Ivybridge, Taunton and Western-Super-Mare.
* You will learn your craft with experienced bricklaying tradesmen and work your way to building a successful career in construction.
For further information and how to apply please visit:
Business Administration and Support Apprentice
Location: Newton Abbot
Wages: £172 per week
Hours: 40 hours per week (full time)
Closing Date: 29 October 2021
This busy office located in Newton Abbot, trading under the business name ‘Driver Hire’, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and reliable apprentice to join their team and build a career in logistics recruitment. This vacancy offers a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to learn and progress into a future management role.
For further information and how to apply please visit:
Customer Service and Support Apprentice
Location: Newton Abbot
Wages: £160 per week
Hours: 35 hours per week
Expected duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 29 October 2021
A new and exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to join a busy team to support a challenging and sometimes demanding customer driven sector. This would suit a confident, proactive individual who can communicate well both face to face and over the telephone. This is a Level 2 Apprenticeship.
For further information and how to apply please visit:
Business Support Apprentice
Location: Bideford
Wages: £159.10 per week
Hours: 37 hours per week
Expected duration: 15 months
Closing Date: 29 October 2021
The responsibility of the role is to support and engage with different parts of the Academy and Trust and have interactions with important internal and external relationships. The main purpose of the role is to provide effective and efficient administrative support to a wide range of day to day activities and departments/teams as required.
For further information and how to apply please visit:
Customer and Sales Support Apprentice
Location: Okehampton
Wages: £129 per week
Hours: 30 hours per week
Expected duration: 12 months
Closing Date: 29 October 2021
Southern Lubricants Ltd is a local family company that has an exciting opportunity for a new Customer and Sales Support Apprentice. This role offers a unique opportunity for an individual to learn and grow with the business. You will be given the chance to learn all aspects of the business and be part of a team.
For further information and how to apply please visit:
Assistant Commercial Manager Apprenticeship
Location: South West
Are you interested in studying for an apprenticeship?
C Squared are looking for a driven, innovative and creative individual to join their apprentice scheme. They are looking for:
– A motivated individual with a thirst to learn. They don’t require you to have a specific degree as you can learn everything you need to know.
– Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset and a positive can do attitude.
– Be ambitious, progress your career, and to be part of something special and exception.
If you are interested and you would like to apply, please email your CV and covering letter to the below before 8 January 2022.
Scaffolding Apprenticeships
Apex Scaffolding are excited to help individuals that are already working in or considering a career in Scaffolding. We are looking to recruit and are offering scaffold apprenticeship training as this is the most secure route into the scaffolding industry.
There are numerous benefits to becoming an apprentice by gaining on-site experience all the time while training and earning money.
If you are interested, please send your CV with a covering letter to the email below:
Construction Apprenticeship Offer 2021
Train4All, with Swatpro and Vistry Partnerships, are offering Bricklaying, Carpentry, Property Maintenance, Roofing & Dry Lining apprenticeship training.
Training locations in Alphington, Exeter as well as Plymouth and Somerton.
To enquire use the button below.
Use this search to browse which apprenticeships are available based on your interest and location:
Junior Surface Repair Apprentice
Our team repair everything from damaged window frames on commercial construction sites to floor tiles in £10 million houses and our apprentices are going to be at the forefront of this. Spending the first few years with one of our senior repairers you will be learning our complete repair process from preparation of surfaces to spray finishing, combining techniques from the French polishing and automotive sectors.
Your training will include learning the following practical skills: Masking, sanding, profiling, colour matching, detailing, spraying of specialist coatings, woodgrain replication, texture replication, free hand brush work, surface preparation, surface protection, paint mixing.
We want our apprentices to be our future leaders which is why you will also be spending time with our support team learning different elements of the business from customer support, marketing, finance and how our business works. Towards the end of your apprenticeship you will also spend time with the managing director and operations director to gain an insight into developing and running a national business.
Excellent earning potential on completion of the Apprenticeship programme – in the region of £19k per year.
Location: Exeter
For full details of the role, core competencies and required qualifications and experience, please follow the link below.
Construction Training Opportunities
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Engineering Construction Bootcamp
Level 4
Location: Paington
Start Date: November 2021
This programme has been developed in partnership with Willmott Dixon, Midas, BAM Nutall, and Kier Construction, in a ‘modular’ style with key elements covering Renewable Energy Technology, Water Treatment, Digital Construction, Sustainability, and Commercial Management.
Delivery methods will be flexible and adaptable meeting the needs of participants, including online face-to-face, with employers co-delivering masterclasses and offering work experience.
All participants, on completion of the bootcamp, get a guaranteed interview with one of the 4 employers for an apprenticeship within their business.
For further information, follow the link below:
Electrical Skills Bootcamp
Long term career pathway leading to a
Level 3 Installation Apprenticeship including:
Health & Safety, a basic understanding of power and lighting circuits and containment, switching and wiring diagrams, legislation and regulations, renewable energies, solar pv and the principles of electric vehicle charging.
Interview with a local employer if successful progression on to a Level 3 Apprenticeship
For further information and to view the PDF click below:
Construction SWAP
This construction SWAP gives you the tools to work in the construction industry. During the two week programme you will:
- Gain Level 1 award in Health & Safety in a construction environment.
- Have the opportunity to gain your CSCS 5 year labourers card as well as access to an app to practice for your test.
- Explore career options and current opportunities in the sector.
- Learn how to prepare for an interview.
- Have the opportunity to meet with local employers.
‘Eat that Frog’ will provide you with PPE for when you start work
Course dates: 25 October – 5 November
For further information and to view the PDF click below:
Adult Training
Exeter College offer hundreds of funded places on qualifications starting this September for you to retrain and upskill, including construction and engineering.
For further information click below:
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma
in Building Services Engineering
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Building Services Engineering is intended as a Tech Level qualification, equivalent in size to two A Levels. It allows you to develop significant core knowledge within building services engineering disciplines.
The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies to ensure that it is appropriate for those interested in working in the sector. In addition, higher education representatives have been involved to ensure that it fully supports entry to the relevant range of specialist degrees.
The qualification provides the essential knowledge, understanding and skills that will allow you to progress directly to employment, or to an apprenticeship in the construction sector.
There are six mandatory units, which cover the following aspects of construction:
– construction principles
– construction design
– health and safety in construction
– construction technology
– provision of primary services in buildings
– building services science
There are many roles in this sector where recruitment is at graduate level. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting the admission requirements to many relevant courses. For example:
– HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering pathway)
– HND in Construction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering pathway)
Skills Boot Camp in Construction
The Learning Curve group are offering a FREE 12 week course at The Future Skills Centre, Exeter, on 22 September. This course is aimed to help applicants gain a sound understanding of the construction industry and built environment.
This boot camp covers the following:
– Health and Safety in the Workplace.
– Sound understanding of the construction industry and the built environment.
– Implementation of Building and Technical Information.
This course is FREE to anyone aged 19+ who is unemployed, employed or self-employed.
For more information:
To download the PDF please click the button below:
Routeway 2 Construction
The Routeway 2 Construction programmes for those aged 16 and over are delivered across Vistry Partnerships construction sites in Devon;
Alphington in Exeter and North Prospect in Plymouth.
All programme provides valuable job opportunities following training and with over 18 current employment vacancies, this programme really can enable someone to start building their future.
Routeway 2 Construction:
– CITB CSC Green Card – Site Safety Passport
– City& Guilds Level 1 Health & Safety Award
– City & Guilds Level 1 Construction Skills – Labouring
– City & Guilds Level 1 Employability Skills – Work Preparation
– Maths, English and Digital Skills
– Work experience with Vistry Partnerships supply chain
Construction industry interview
Duration: 8 weeks.
Training: 2 days training per week plus on-site experience
Locations: Alphington, Exeter and North Prospect, Plymouth
For more information:
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CIOB – Construction Innovation & Quality Scholarships
The Construction Innovation and Quality Scholarship is designed to provide an invaluable professional development opportunity for those working towards a career in construction management. By completing a research project or enterprising work experience activity, you will gain experience, skills and a complete understanding of just what it takes to succeed in construction management.
The focus of this scholarship is Innovation and Quality. During the scholarship programme, you will be required to complete a research project with a definable, published output which is relevant to the industry. If successful in joining the programme, you will be encouraged and supported to see your idea through to the end, because we believe it will bring a real, tangible benefit to the construction industry. In this way, the scholarship aims to inspire a culture of construction innovation by advancing the science and practice of construction through the adoption of new approaches.
For further information please click below.
Virtual Work Experience
Morgan Sindall
Virtual Work Experience 2021/2022
Following the success of their 2020/21 VWEX Programme Morgan Sindall Construction are continuing to offer Virtual work experience nationally to students from Y10–13.
The programme is inclusive of all abilities and we are encouraging students from all demographics to take part.
For further information please click below.
