Aspiring Site Manager — Production Trainee

Wates Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Car allowance

Health & wellness programme

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday Day off

Job summary

Wates Group invites applications for a Site Management (Production) Trainee programme in the UK. You will gain hands-on experience on site, helping to ensure work is delivered safely, on time and to the highest quality standards.

Working with senior site managers and project teams, you will develop leadership, planning, cost awareness and digital construction skills, progressing toward professional qualifications with mentoring and structured training throughout the programme.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree by Sept 2027 with 2:2 or above.
• Some opportunities require a UK driving licence and a degree related to the role.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management and coordination of construction activities on site.
• Promote and uphold health, safety, wellbeing and environmental standards.
• Work closely with subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure work is completed safely and on budget.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, designers and colleagues across the project team.
• Assist with planning and monitoring project programmes to meet schedule and budget.
• Support quality inspections and site checks to meet specifications and standards.
• Gain understanding of construction methods, technical processes and sequencing of works.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to understand project costs.
• Contribute to site meetings, progress reporting and project coordination.
• Develop knowledge of digital construction tools and technologies used in project delivery.
• Build leadership and communication skills to manage teams on site.
• Complete technical and behavioural training and qualifications.

Skills

Curious to learn

Team collaboration

Organised

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

Wates Group invites applications for a Site Management (Production) Trainee programme in the UK. You will gain hands-on experience on site, helping to ensure work is delivered safely, on time and to the highest quality standards.

Working with senior site managers and project teams, you will develop leadership, planning, cost awareness and digital construction skills, progressing toward professional qualifications with mentoring and structured training throughout the programme.