Job details
- Company Name:Graham Group
- Salary:Competitive
- Location:Liverpool and Salford
- Weekly hours:37.5
- Apprenticeship course duration:3 Years
- Closing date:28 February 2025
- Vacancy reference:VAC-00166
- Sector(s):Digital
Job summary
As the GRAHAM Business continues to grow and develop, we are seeking an enthusiastic Architectural Technology Apprentice to train and support on site related Digital Information Management Solutions.
Full job description
Architectural Technology Apprentice will support the Digital Information Management team, working closely with the business and IT team to provide training, assistance, and support on all aspects of IT and Digital applications. The role will also involve input and support to the bid and construction teams in meeting ISO19650 Information Management standards as required.
The role will require some travel to regional offices and sites in order to provide a service to projects across the UK. Flexibility is also required as some work may have to be outside office hours. The Architectural Technology Apprentice will support the Digital Information Management Team in the areas listed below.
Full support by the Digital Information Management Team will be provided in these duties.
Information Management
- Support the Digital Information Management team in production, management and compliance of Information Management Policy and strategy in line with ISO19650 requirements
- Support the use Specialist Digital Information Management software to support project delivery
- Support on all aspects of project Information Management delivery as set out in GRAHAM Information Management Processes and IMS as required
- Support in the identification of appropriate hardware and software for use to deliver construction projects meeting Information Management client requirements in line with ISO19650 standards
- Support the team in providing advice and material for GRAHAM construction bids in relation to Information Management
- Support the identification of project risks in terms of Information Management delivery against ISO19650 standards• Support the team in identification of benefits and lessons learned for every Information Management project that is completed and put in place continuous improvement
Digital Construction
- Support the team in the identification of new software and solutions relevant to the GRAHAM Digital Information Management
- Support the team in the role of providing advice and material for GRAHAM construction bids in relation to Digital Information Management
- Support the team in management and review of the software application portfolio, identifying potential new software and solutions required for both delivery teams on site and back office teams for Digital Information Management
- Understand solutions lifecycle, and exploit standard solutions throughout the GRAHAM business, identify solutions that are not providing value and be part of the team to retire these solutions
- Support identification of benefits and lessons learned in terms of Digital Information for every project completed and proactively seek to improve
- Support Digital Information KPI targets are agreed and met
User Support
- Take ownership for all business function requests within Digital Information Management team and their support within the IT function
- Manage and own case/issues log with 3rd party vendors as required
- Escalate Service Level Agreement issues/non-deliverables to line manager
Training & Documentation
- Support Digital Information Management training strategic and tactical plans
- Support the developed, deployment and maintenance of training materials for key Digital Information solutions within remit
- Identify, prepare and deliver training needs within remit
- Support the preparation of business process and end-user documentation, advise of updates in areas of responsibility
- Proactively ensure all IT documentation for change requests, projects and processes are prepared & validated in a timely manner/in accordance with initiative delivery plan
This job description is intended to give the apprentice an appreciation of the role of the Architectural Technology Apprentice. The apprentice will be supporting these responsibilities, and will be given full support by the Digital Information Team.
It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
Course
Degree Apprenticeship
Architectural Technology, BSc (Hons) - Degree Apprenticeship
Considerations
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Flexibility is also required as some work may have to be outside office hours.
SPARK event An interview will be offered to successful applicants at the SPARK event. This event will be held on our Preston Campus on 27th March 2025. You must be registered for this event, with an approved application and be available to attend on this day. Click here for further details SPARK March 2025
Please note places are limited at the event. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Personal Specification
Behavioural Competencies
Essential
Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.
Initiative: is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised and / or with minimal supervision after an initial training period.
Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.
Planning and Prioritising: Plans and prioritises around departmental/team objectives. Able to identify opportunities and problems in the medium and long term and develop new approaches. Has a strong attention to detail with consistently accurate results. Ability to work under pressure to conform to deadlines and prioritise work load.
Problem Solving: Looks objectively at each situation to ensure that all outcomes are thoroughly assessed before deciding on an appropriate course of action.
Innovative: Facilitates the change process, helping others to see the need and value for change and proactively managing the implementation. Translates the change vision into a plan of action while maintaining focus and persistence in guiding others to accept new ideas. Anticipates and deals effectively with resistance to change. Obtains buy-in to change by preparing and involving those affected.
People management and Team Leadership: Coordinating with the team towards achieving objectives and accomplishing tasks. Sharing information and exchanging experiences. Working with a positive attitude towards others.