Business Administration Apprentice (Level 3)- Project Support

What You’ll Do

Project & Estimating Support

• Assist with the administration of electrical and MEP projects

• Help obtain quotations from suppliers and subcontractors

• Support the preparation of project estimates and pricing

• Maintain accurate project and tender records

• Provide general support with project coordination

Tender Support

• Assist with preparing and submitting tender documents

• Research information required for upcoming tenders

• Keep tender records and databases up to date

• Follow up on tender submissions

• Help monitor potential project opportunities

Client & Business Development

• Research potential clients and new business opportunities

• Assist with email and telephone communication

• Support existing client relationships

• Help maintain key client account information

• Research potential projects and opportunities

• Keep business development records up to date

Administration

• Prepare and organise documents, reports and correspondence

• Maintain accurate records and spreadsheets

• Use Microsoft Office and other business systems

• Support the team with day-to-day administration

• Communicate with clients, suppliers and subcontractors

• Handle confidential information appropriately

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Alongside your workplace responsibilities, you’ll work towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

You’ll develop practical skills and knowledge in areas including:

• Business administration and office procedures

• Microsoft Office and digital business systems

• Data entry, spreadsheets and record keeping

• Preparing professional emails, documents and reports

• Customer and client communication

• Organising and prioritising workloads

• Managing deadlines and competing tasks

• Project support and coordination

• Problem solving and using initiative

• Supporting business improvement

• Managing meetings, events and business activities

• Using project management principles and tools

The apprenticeship will allow you to put your learning into practice through your day-to-day project support and business administration responsibilities.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is organised, keen to learn and interested in developing a career in business administration, project support, estimating or business development.

• Good communication skills

• Strong organisation and time management

• Good attention to detail

• Ability to prioritise tasks

• Good customer service skills

• Comfortable working with data and documents

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Good problem-solving skills

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Professional approach when dealing with clients and colleagues

Desirable

• Good knowledge of Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook

• Previous administration or office experience

• Interest in project management, construction or business development

• Confidence communicating by phone and email

• Experience handling confidential information

Qualifications

GCSEs in Maths, English and Science at grades 4–9 (A–C)* are required.

Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Benefits

• 22 days' holiday

• Pension scheme

• Practical experience within a growing business

• Recognised Level 3 Business Administration qualification

• Development across project support, administration and business development

• Opportunity to build a broad range of professional skills

• Potential for full-time employment on successful completion

Career Progression

The apprenticeship provides a foundation for a long-term career in business administration, project coordination, estimating, project management or business development.

For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity to progress into a full-time position following successful completion of the apprenticeship.