Information Control - Apprenticeship 2023 - London
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General information
City/town: London Job field: Construction External closing date: Friday, March 31, 2023 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 2487Description and requirements
Trainee Information Controller – Apprenticeship 2023 – LondonJoin us on our journey to build for a better society by becoming a Skanska Information Controller.
What will you be doing?
As a Trainee Information Controller, you will join our Building team, where we will make it our ambition to prepare you for a successful and rewarding career in Construction.
Initially, you will be based in our Information (Document) Control team, however, you will be able to experience commercial, planning, construction site management, digital solutions, and data analytics placements throughout your apprenticeship.
You may choose to follow a career in one of these fields after the completion of your apprenticeship in Information Control.
You will work alongside experienced professionals, and together, you will be responsible for our building projects to be constructed correctly. You will do this by ensuring the correct documents are available to the right people at the right time. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will learn how to do the following tasks:
Undertaking digital document control activities, including establishing and following document control procedures. These include document release and publishing, query handling, management of transmittals and library management.- Data management, document numbering and data compliance checking
- Using the application of metadata, and working with Electronic Data Management Systems (EDMS)
- Organizing and keeping files, handling site documentation and updating registers on various project EDMS (Electronic Data Management System) such as View Point or Aconnex
- Cooperating and communicating with colleagues and solving problems in the use of project Electronic Data Management System
- Provide technical and documental support to others in the office to maintain an efficient project delivery
What can we offer you?
Funding and support to help you achieve a Level 3 qualification in Project Controls or a Construction related subject. We will encourage you to progress on to level 4 or level 6 qualification in your chosen relevant subject upon successful completion of Level 3.- You will be part of a well-established organisation built on strong purpose and values
- We want you to do well and will support you to have a meaningful career beyond the apprenticeship
What qualification will you be studying for?
Initially, you will be studying towards a Level 3 qualification in Project Controls. Here is a link to the college course (apprenticeship standard): Project controls technician (level 3) - apprenticeship training course (education.gov.uk)
Where will you be working?
London – you will be based in our 51 Moorgate office or in a nominated project office in central London.
What will we need from you?
You will need to hold at least 5 GCSEs at Grades 4-9 including Maths and English.- You should enjoy working with other people
- Enthusiasm to learn and pro-activeness in your approach to work
- Attention to detail and good organisation skills
- New ideas to help us innovate and work better
What can we offer you?
Funding and support to help you achieve Level 4 and Level 6 qualification in Construction Management.- Starting salary: £16- £20K per year + London travel allowance and annual salary reviews
- You will be part of a well-established organisation built on strong purpose and values
- We want you to do well and will support your career beyond the apprenticeship
Application timeline
Apply by: 31st March 2023 Assessment Day if you are successful: April/May – date to be confirmed Start date: September 2023 About Skanska Skanska is one the UK’s top construction and development companies. We are building, upgrading and maintaining the country’s infrastructure for future generations. Drawing on our Scandinavian heritage, we are green, innovative and progressive. We bring together people and technology, as part of our objective to make construction a safer and more collaborative industry. Equal opportunities
We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.
Reasonable adjustments
We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role
If you would like more information about the role, please contact us: emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk
Closing date
The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Information Control - Apprenticeship 2023 - London roles across Skanska's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16,000 - £20,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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