Graduate Site Manager

McLaughlin & Harvey; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is offering a Graduate Development Programme for recent graduates willing to gain hands-on experience in major projects. You will work under the guidance of experienced professionals, handle responsibilities such as managing site reports, and enforce health and safety policies. The role requires a degree in a relevant field and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a structured mentoring program.

Benefits

Structured 18 month programme

Dedicated mentoring

Opportunity to complete a qualification

Competitive salary & benefits package

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home within the UK.
• Ability to work on initiative with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work on programmes set out by the Contracts Manager or Site Manager.
• Create and maintain accurate site reports.
• Assist in overseeing all activities on site.
• Manage resources of the project to maximise output.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Numerical skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction or a relevant discipline

Job description

As a graduate, you'll be at the heart of the project, gaining invaluable hands‑on experience for you to thrive in an evolving industry. During the programme you will have the opportunity to:

Responsibilities

• Work on programmes of works set out by the Contracts Manager or Site Manager
• Having a clear understanding of planned work and communicating this to the team/subcontractor
• Creating and maintaining accurate site reports
• Assisting in overseeing all activities on site
• Managing resources of the project to maximise output and deliver to programme
• Controlling various subcontract packages
• Regularly reviewing the team progress against programme and conducting Site inductions
• Enforcing health and safety policies in line with the Company policies and procedures
• Attending subcontractor site progress meetings
• Quality inspections

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor's degree, HNC/HND in Construction or a relevant discipline
• Be willing to travel and work away from home within the UK
• Sound Commercial Awareness
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills
• High levels of organisational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent numerical, IT and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work on initiative with minimum supervision
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Structured 18 month programme with dedicated mentoring and clear progression routes
• Hands‑on experience across major construction and infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to complete an Institute of Leadership and Management qualification
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Be part of a team that lives by its core values: Commitment, Collaboration and Caring

Are you ready to launch your career in the world of Construction? Join McLaughlin & Harvey, one of the UK and Ireland's leading building and civil engineering contractors, on our Graduate Development Programme. McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect each employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve. As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.