Apprentice site manager Review
at Berkeley Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Construction
London, UK
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Health and safety-managing 100 people looking after a concrete frame until handover
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I thoroughly enjoy it but i wish it was less techniacl like rbots and more build based
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
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### 🛠️ **Technical & Construction Knowledge**
- Understanding construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Familiarity with building regulations and health & safety standards
- Learning how to read and interpret structural plans
- Knowledge of different building materials and methods
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### 📋 **Project Management**
- Assisting with scheduling and sequencing of works
- Tracking progress and updating site diaries
- Understanding how to manage resources (labour, tools, materials)
- Monitoring deadlines and helping keep the site on track
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### 👷 **Site Supervision & Team Coordination**
- Supporting tradespeople and subcontractors
- Learning how to delegate tasks or follow up on work
- Helping manage daily site operations
- Learning to lead toolbox talks or safety briefings
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### 💬 **Communication & People Skills**
- Liaising with contractors, suppliers, and clients
- Improving professional communication—both written (emails, reports) and verbal (on-site discussions)
- Navigating conflict resolution or handling on-site challenges diplomatically
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### 📈 **Problem-Solving & Decision Making**
- Thinking on your feet when unexpected issues arise
- Coming up with practical solutions under pressure
- Learning how to assess risks and make safe decisions
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### 📱 **Digital & Admin Skills**
- Using project management software or apps (like Procore, Fieldwire, PlanGrid)
- Updating site reports, RAMS (risk assessments and method statements), or H&S logs
- Learning to use Excel, email, and other admin tools more effectively
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### 🌱 **Professional Development & Attitude**
- Time management and working to tight deadlines
- Being proactive, taking initiative
- Developing resilience, especially during long or stressful builds
- Learning from mistakes and growing with feedback
### 🛠️ **Technical & Construction Knowledge**
- Understanding construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Familiarity with building regulations and health & safety standards
- Learning how to read and interpret structural plans
- Knowledge of different building materials and methods
---
### 📋 **Project Management**
- Assisting with scheduling and sequencing of works
- Tracking progress and updating site diaries
- Understanding how to manage resources (labour, tools, materials)
- Monitoring deadlines and helping keep the site on track
---
### 👷 **Site Supervision & Team Coordination**
- Supporting tradespeople and subcontractors
- Learning how to delegate tasks or follow up on work
- Helping manage daily site operations
- Learning to lead toolbox talks or safety briefings
---
### 💬 **Communication & People Skills**
- Liaising with contractors, suppliers, and clients
- Improving professional communication—both written (emails, reports) and verbal (on-site discussions)
- Navigating conflict resolution or handling on-site challenges diplomatically
---
### 📈 **Problem-Solving & Decision Making**
- Thinking on your feet when unexpected issues arise
- Coming up with practical solutions under pressure
- Learning how to assess risks and make safe decisions
---
### 📱 **Digital & Admin Skills**
- Using project management software or apps (like Procore, Fieldwire, PlanGrid)
- Updating site reports, RAMS (risk assessments and method statements), or H&S logs
- Learning to use Excel, email, and other admin tools more effectively
---
### 🌱 **Professional Development & Attitude**
- Time management and working to tight deadlines
- Being proactive, taking initiative
- Developing resilience, especially during long or stressful builds
- Learning from mistakes and growing with feedback
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Fairly well organised i belive there could be a few improvements
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
i get great support from my apprenticeship manager at berkeley
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Some support from the training provider with quarterly meetings to see how im doing
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Berkeley Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good structure, very well run and set up with clear goals for the future
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Berkeley Group?
Get to know the processes ealry
