Trainee Construction Manager

Optima Site Solutions Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Company pension

Laptop and phone

Paid professional memberships

Training and development

Collaborative working environment

Prestigious projects

Job summary

Optima Site Solutions is seeking a Trainee Construction Manager for a full-time, permanent role based at the Harlow office with regular travel to sites across London and the South East.

You will rotate through key areas of the business to gain a comprehensive understanding of construction project management and contribute to project delivery while working toward Chartered Membership of the CIOB.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 5/C or above).
• Full UK driving licence (or working towards).
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in estimating and tender preparation.
• Assist quantity surveying and commercial management.
• Support contracts management.
• Procurement of subcontractors and materials.
• Project planning and programming.
• Site management and health & safety compliance.
• Design coordination.
• Client liaison and project reporting.
• Cost control and financial forecasting.
• Quality assurance and project handover.

Skills

Ambitious

Communication

Organisation

Numeracy

Teamwork

Site work

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Optima Site Solutions is looking for an ambitious Trainee Construction Manager to join our growing team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Based at our Harlow office, with regular travel to sites across London and the South East, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about construction and eager to develop into a fully qualified construction professional.

You’ll benefit from a structured career pathway, gaining hands-on experience across all aspects of project delivery while working alongside experienced industry professionals.

We are committed to supporting your progression towards Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (MCIOB).

The Role

As a Trainee Construction Manager, you will rotate through key areas of the business to develop a comprehensive understanding of construction project management, including:

• Estimating and tender preparation
• Quantity surveying and commercial management
• Contracts management
• Procurement of subcontractors and materials
• Project planning and programming
• Site management and health & safety compliance
• Design coordination
• Client liaison and project reporting
• Cost control and financial forecasting
• Quality assurance and project handover

As your knowledge and experience develop, you will take on increasing responsibility, with the opportunity to manage projects from tender stage through to successful completion.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an individual who is:

• Ambitious and committed to building a long-term career in construction
• Professional, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, motivated and eager to learn
• Numerate with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable working both in the office and on construction sites
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence (or currently working towards obtaining one)
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 5/C or above)
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Degree, HNC or HND in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
• Previous construction experience (placement, apprenticeship, labouring, or similar) is advantageous but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Paid professional memberships
• Continuous training and career development
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to work on prestigious commercial refurbishment projects valued at several million pounds

About Optima Site Solutions

For over 20 years, Optima Site Solutions has supplied skilled trades and labour professionals to the construction industry.

We have built a strong reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality personnel to projects across the UK while maintaining long-standing relationships with both our clients and workforce.

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