Graduate Site Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is looking for a motivated Graduate Site Manager in Leeds to enhance their career in construction. You'll oversee site activities and ensure quality and compliance on prestigious projects across the UK, with mentorship from experienced professionals.

Benefits

Full support and training from experienced managers

Travel and accommodation expenses covered

Clear career progression in a growing sector

Involvement on major projects with Tier 1 contractors

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong interest in cladding, external works or envelope construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day site operations.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and quality assurance.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management

Job description

Job Description

Graduate / Post-Graduate Site Manager

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire (with nationwide travel)

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum

Sector: Cladding, External Works & Waterproofing

Start Date: Immediate

Are you a recent graduate or post-graduate looking to kick-start your career in construction site management? Do you want to work with a dynamic contractor at the forefront of cladding and external works across the UK?

We're seeking a motivated and ambitious Graduate Site Manager to join our client's growing team, delivering high-quality cladding, waterproofing, and external works packages on a variety of prestigious projects nationwide, often in collaboration with Tier 1 main contractors.

About the Role: As a Graduate Site Manager, you'll be mentored by experienced professionals and play an active role on live projects from day one. You'll assist in overseeing site activities, ensuring health and safety compliance, quality assurance, and coordination of subcontractors and materials.

This is a hands-on role offering real responsibility and clear progression opportunities within a specialist sector.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in managing day-to-day site operations
2. Support with site health & safety and compliance documentation
3. Liaise with Tier 1 contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers
4. Ensure works are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget
5. Attend project meetings and report on progress

Requirements:

• Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
• A keen interest in cladding, external works, or envelope construction
• Willingness to travel and stay away for projects across the UK
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive and problem-solving attitude

What We Offer:

• Starting salary of £30,000 - £33,000 per annum
• Full support and training from experienced managers
• Involvement on major projects with Tier 1 contractors
• Clear career progression in a growing, specialist sector
• Travel and accommodation expenses covered when working away