Trainee Assistant Site Manager

Skilled Careers; Shotgate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Graduate / Trainee Assistant Site Manager to support high-quality construction projects. This full-time role starts with a salary range of £27,000 - £38,000, depending on experience. The ideal candidate will assist with daily site management, liaise with subcontractors, and promote health & safety culture. If you are keen to learn and meet the qualifications, this is a great opportunity to develop your career with ongoing training and support.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Flexibility to continue construction studies

Hands-on experience across various projects

Qualifications

• An early careers Trainee Site Manager that can grow into the role of Assistant Site Manager.
• Some Supervisory experience would be a big advantage.
• First Aid training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with day-to-day site management.
• Support with the booking of site visits/inductions/deliveries.
• Promote and implement a positive health & safety culture.

Skills

CSCS card holder

Good level of IT literacy

Keen to learn

Education

Construction & The Built Environment qualification

Job description

Graduate / Trainee Assistant Site Manager position

Location: Hornchurch, Essex

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to support the delivery of construction projects to a high standard of quality, safety, and efficiency. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in site management, working closely with the Project Manager and wider project team to ensure day-to-day site operations run smoothly.

You ll be joining a £50m-turnover main contractor and working alongside an experienced site and project management team in a full-time role.

• Position: Graduate / Trainee Site Manager
• Base project location: Hornchurch, Essex
• Contract type: Permanent
• Salary: £27,000 - £38,000 starting (DOE)
• Skilled Careers contact: Rhys Richards (Maidstone branch)

What will you be doing

As a Junior Site Manager, you will assist with the daily management of the project, focusing on delivering the scheme in line with key milestones and employer s requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist the Project Manager with day-to-day site management, including use of project IT systems for reporting, scheduling, and site records.
• Support with the booking of site visits/inductions/deliveries etc.
• Liaise with subcontractors Site Supervisors.
• Attend progress and other meetings as necessary/directed.
• Promote and implement a positive health & safety culture.

As part of the role, you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility of expanding travel to other projects and locations (Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent & London) in the future.

What they are looking for

• An early careers Trainee Site Manager that can grow into the role of Assistant Site Manager
• CSCS card holder.
• Either recently qualified in Construction & The Built Environment or currently at college studying a relevant qualification.
• SMSTS would be great but isn t essential at this stage of your career.
• Some Supervisory experience would be a big advantage.
• UK Driver s Licence
• First Aid training is preferred.
• Someone keen to learn
• Good level of IT literacy.

What s on offer

• A starting salary of £27,000 - £38,000 (depending on experience)
• Flexibility to continue your construction studies 1 day per week if they are underway.
• The opportunity to work with a strong, experienced Project Manager and supportive team.
• You ll gain hands-on experience across cut & carve refurbishment, new build elements, and fit-out works as part of a phased programme.
• A growing, ambitious main contractor that will invest in your career and ongoing development.
• Ongoing training and development (CITB courses etc).

Interested

• If you re looking to start your site management career with a contractor that invests in training and progression, we d like to hear from you.