Business Administration Apprentice - Construction
BENNING BROS. LTD

Working under our Team Administrator, the apprentice will support our office, project and site teams while completing a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship. Duties include maintaining records, updating trackers, obtaining quotes, raising purchase orders and communicating with clients, suppliers and colleagues. 

Apply now

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Supporting the Team Administrator and wider project, site and commercial teams.
• Organising and maintaining electronic project files, drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Updating project trackers, programmes, registers and digital construction-management systems.
• Assisting with the preparation and collation of RAMS, health and safety files and O&M manuals.
• Checking that project records are complete, correctly named, current and readily accessible.
• Responding to requests from Project and Site Managers for materials, plant, equipment and subcontractor information.
• Obtaining and comparing supplier quotations and helping to identify best value.
• Arranging the hire and off-hire of plant and equipment and updating the relevant records.
• Raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate procurement and cost records.
• Communicating professionally with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and colleagues by telephone and email.
• Reviewing construction information and drawings, under supervision, to help identify project resources and requirements.
• Assisting with tender information, work schedules, progress records and other project documentation as experience develops.
• Attending team or project meetings, taking notes and following up agreed actions.
• Completing apprenticeship training activities and maintaining evidence of workplace learning and development.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

To be discussed with employer upon completion of apprenticeship, options to include further apprenticeship training or on the job training and development into construction specific roles such as procurement, document control, site support.

Annual wage

£18,000 a year

Expected duration

1 Year 9 Months

Possible start date

21 Sep 2026

Date posted

26 Aug 2026

Reference number

2000047584

Positions

1 available

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade Grades 4-9 (A*- C)) Desired

Things to consider

An interest in or knowledge of construction is desirable, although not necessary.