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    You'll be assisting with the daily management of the site, focusing on delivering a quality service and product to our clients in line with the project goals. Working with the project team and applying ISG's culture, systems, and procedures you will help minimise risks associated to the project and to ISG.

    Key responsibilities

    To start you will be on site shadowing the Construction team gaining a better understanding of the role. You will be allocated tasks, attend meetings with subcontractors, and internal and external stakeholders allowing you to further your knowledge and expand your network. Over the course of your 12 month placement, you will be given more and more responsibilities. Duties include:

    • Overseeing the logistics of a project.
    • Managing the subcontractors undertaking the works.
    • Ensuring works meet required specification and quality benchmarks.
    • Keeping a daily diary of what's going/ gone on.
    • Work closely with the Senior CM & TSM in delivering the project.
    • Work closely with the Health & Safety Manager in planning the works.
    • Manage the reporting of all health and safety issues including accidents and near misses.
    • Identify problems and offer solutions prior to and during construction.
    • Review designs and drawings, the project programme and contribute where necessary.
    • Produce precise and succinct project reports.
    • Produce logistic plans and method statements.
    • Review and manage temporary works processes associated with the project works.
    • Work with planners to develop detailed programmes/ produce short term programmes.

    The industrial placement programme

    Our 12 month Industrial Placements gives you the opportunity to build a full understanding of all aspects of our business and to kick-start your career in construction. You'll be empowered to deliver extraordinary customer service and state-of-the-art, innovative projects.

    • You can expect to work closely with experts from our team, learning all about the core areas of our business, including Site Management, Quantity Surveying and Technical or Building Services.
    • You will attend bespoke ISG workshops on soft skills and technical training to get a better understanding of the industry and how to handle various situations that may arise.
    • It's the perfect opportunity to put everything you've learnt in your degree so far into practice on a live project.
    • You will also complete a development record to showcase your development throughout the programme which will be reviewed by your supervisor who will offer support throughout the scheme.

    Candidate profile and entry criteria

    You will be studying towards a degree in a relevant subject and on target for a 2:2 result and have a passion for the Construction Industry.

    There will be scope to learn and grow throughout the duration of the one-year programme, recognising that this time is used to make you an expert in your field to flourish and progress your career further resulting in a potential offer to join ISG as part of the Graduate scheme.

    Essential skills

    • Attention to detail
    • Diligence
    • Good time keeping
    • Willingness to get stuck in

    Personal attributes

    • Enthusiastic
    • Willingness to listen and learn
    • Ability to work as a team
    • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff at all levels
    • Ability to be self-starting and independent as well as self-motivated
    • Approachable, positive, flexible, adaptable and friendly team member
    • Ability to travel when required

    Why join ISG?

    ISG is a forward-thinking company focusing on people welfare. We are not like a traditional Construction company and have a family/friendly culture on site and in the offices.

    You have the ability to make a difference to what the company does as well as the opportunity to build a fantastic portfolio by working on different projects and sectors. There is something here for everyone depending on your interests!

    All our employees must be committed to acting in line with our core values. These are the guiding principles that determine our actions and behaviours at ISG:

    • Dream Smart – We encourage new thinking and bold ideas backed by knowledge, sound decision and first rate implementation.
    • Speak Frankly – We value clarity and honesty and we are open and straight forward in all our dealings. We never shy away from tough conversations.
    • Always Care – We take pride in the quality of our work and demonstrate respect and care for the wellbeing and health & safety of our customers, our people, and our world.
    • Never Stop Learning – We encourage and reward great ideas. We constantly strive to improve by seeking new knowledge and skills.

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary
    • Competitive Family Friendly Policies
    • Private medical cover
    • Pension matching scheme
    • Discount on selected retailers and gyms
    • Voluntary benefits such as cycle to work