Degree Apprentice Site Manager - September 2026

Morgan Sindall Plc; Hartford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking enthusiastic individuals for their Early Career Development Programme in Hartford. This role involves preparing the site, learning about project costs, and serving as the link between design and contractors. Candidates should have at least A Level qualifications alongside a commitment to personal development. The programme offers competitive benefits, including a company car, private health care, and progression opportunities. Join us to help create a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Private health care cover

Monetary award upon qualification completion

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English graded 4/C or above.
• Willingness to act as a link between design and contractors.
• Eager to develop skills through on-job learning.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare the site each day.
• Learn about project costs to support future bids.
• Act as first point of contact for site enquiries.

Skills

Enthusiasm to develop

Ability to travel to sites

Link between design and contractors

Education

A Level or equivalent (64 UCAS points)

BTEC National Diploma DDM

GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4 or above)

Job description

Overview

Working on one of our inspiring construction sites and helping with daily preparations, learning about project costs to support future bids, and acting as the first point of contact for general site enquiries for operational support teams and our supply chain.

Our degree is delivered by 1 week block releases (4 in total) from Nottingham Trent University. Accommodation and expenses are paid for by us.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare the site each day.
• Learn about project costs to support future bids.
• Act as first point of contact for site enquiries for operational support teams and the supply chain.
• Build relationships with the supply chain to ensure safety, health, environmental, and social value goals are achieved.
• Promote the industry with enthusiasm.
• Eager to develop, including traveling to sites for on‑job learning.
• Serve as the key link between design and contractors, providing commercial advice on costs and contracts.

Qualifications

• A Level (or equivalent of 64 UCAS points).
• BTEC National Diploma DDM.
• Access to HE qualifications with 24 Distinctions, 21 Merits.
• Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS points.
• GCSE in Maths and English (or equivalent) grade 4 or above, or C or above.

What you’ll need

Enthusiasm to develop, ability to travel to sites for on‑job learning, and readiness to act as a link between design and contractors.

Benefits

• Salary starting in line with the national living wage for 2026.
• Continuous recognition over 2‑4 years with salary progression of up to a maximum of 5% every 6 months.
• Company Car or Car Allowance reflecting Morgan Sindall Benefit Grade.
• Private Health Care Cover with Life Assurance up to 4 times your basic salary.
• Monetary award of £1,000 upon completion of a recognised academic or professional qualification/membership.
• Access to Mental Wellbeing and Employee Support, People Portal for high‑street discounts, Holiday plus scheme, Long Service Awards, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 8 years of service), Sharesave Plan, Incentive Scheme, Pension Scheme, Enhanced Family Leave, Flexible Working, and more.

Our Culture

We encourage diversity, embrace people’s differences, and create a fun, dynamic, innovative and rewarding environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work. We are committed to ensuring we create the very best place to work in the industry, and an environment where every person feels included and is treated equally, fairly and with respect.

Apply By

Apply by 30 November 2025. The Early Career Development Programme remains open until all positions are filled, and we make decisions fast when we spot talent.