Graduate Site Management Trainee – Construction Career

Cooper & Hall Limited; Sunderland, Hindley, Warrington; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; 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 in Sunderland offers a Site Management (Production) Trainee programme, delivering hands-on experience in planning, coordinating and delivering construction projects from start to finish. You’ll learn site operations, health and safety, project planning, quality management and stakeholder coordination on live projects, while building leadership and problem‑solving skills.

You’ll work closely with subcontractors, clients and the project team to ensure works are on time, within budget and to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in a career in the built environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Ability to work in teams and on site projects.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day site management and coordination of construction activities.
• Uphold highest health, safety, wellbeing and environmental standards.
• Work with subcontractors and supply chain to meet project requirements.
• Develop relationships with clients, designers and project teams.
• Assist with planning and monitoring project programmes to meet schedule and budget.
• Support quality inspections and site checks against specifications.
• Learn construction methods and sequencing across project stages.
• Engage with commercial teams to understand project costs.

Skills

Passion for built environment

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Relationship building

Ownership and professionalism

Problem-solving mindset

Organised and adaptable

Education

Bachelor’s degree (2:2 or above)

Tools

Digital construction tools

Job description

Wates in Sunderland offers a Site Management (Production) Trainee programme, delivering hands-on experience in planning, coordinating and delivering construction projects from start to finish. You’ll learn site operations, health and safety, project planning, quality management and stakeholder coordination on live projects, while building leadership and problem‑solving skills.

You’ll work closely with subcontractors, clients and the project team to ensure works are on time, within budget and to