Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction Placement with Rothwell Plumbing Services Ltd

Gateway: Construction and the Green Economy
T-Level: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
Location: Wigan

Rothwell Plumbing Services Ltd are delighted to offer this placement opportunity for Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction students.

Location: Unit 3 Stephens Way, Goose Green, Wigan, WN3 6PH

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About the placement

We can provide placements working in our office in the following areas:

  • Estimating
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Buying
  • SHEQ
  • Compliance
  • Bid Management
  • Marketing
  • Customer Care

About the business

Rothwell Plumbing Services Ltd (RPS Group) have been established for 35 years and are an award-winning contractor.

RPS Group deliver Renewables, Plumbing, Heating, Mechanical & Electrical and Gas Servicing services across the North of England We’re specialists in what we do and have built a reputation over the years for delivering high quality services and excellent customer care.

We work with our customers every step of the way- be it helping to secure funding for renewable installations, undertaking full design & installation services of heating systems, to the maintenance and care of existing technologies such as heat pumps & PV systems.

We’re the largest independent specialist heating contractor in the North. We work on both public sector and private sector projects, including new build, retrofit, refurbishment and maintenance contracts.

With over 200 employees including skilled tradesmen, experienced staff and dedicated Customer Care support, the RPS Group provides a complete package to support our customers.

About the T Level – Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

During the 2-year programme, students will learn the core knowledge and skills for entry to a range of construction occupations.

This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in construction, specifically in surveying and design, civil engineering, building services design, or hazardous materials surveying.

All students will develop a general understanding of construction, including:

  • health and safety
  • the science behind building design, surveying and planning
  • making accurate and appropriate measurements
  • construction methods
  • building regulations and standards
  • data management and information standards in construction
  • relationship management and customer service
  • how the Internet of Things (IoT) impacts construction
  • digital engineering techniques
  • mathematical techniques to solve construction problems
  • construction design principles and processes
  • the construction industry and its role in the economy
  • sustainability and the environmental impact of construction
  • business, commerce and corporate social responsibility

They will also learn about topics specific to design, surveying and planning, including:

  • project management
  • budgeting and resource allocation
  • procurement
  • risk management

This T Level course is currently on offer in Greater Manchester at:

This placement may not be available with all colleges or providers. Please speak to your college or provider for more information about which placements may be available to you.