Trainee Site Manager

your Jared; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and mentorship

Clear progression path

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Company social events

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Curve Recruitment are recruiting a Graduate / Trainee Site Manager to join a leading main contractor in Cambridge. The role offers hands‑on training, mentorship and progression toward Site Manager roles on projects up to £15m.

Ideal candidates will have a construction-related degree and be keen to develop a long‑term career in site management, with exposure to education, commercial and residential sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering or similar would be advantageous but not essential.
• Keen to develop a career in site management and project delivery.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the day‑to‑day running of construction sites
• Supporting Site Managers with coordinating subcontractors and trades
• Monitoring site progress to ensure projects remain on programme
• Helping maintain high standards of health and safety on site
• Assisting with quality checks to ensure work meets required standards
• Attending site meetings and learning how projects are delivered from start to completion
• Supporting with site documentation, reports and daily site records
• Developing a strong understanding of construction processes and site operations

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Construction Management/Building/Civil Engineering

Job description

Trainee Site Manager

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Salary:: Up to £30,000

Graduate / Trainee Site Manager

£24,000 – £30,000

Cambridge

Have you recently left college with an HND/HNC or graduated with a construction-related degree and are looking to start your career in site management?

Curve Recruitment are working with a leading main contractor who are looking to recruit a Graduate / Trainee Site Manager to join their ever expanding team in Cambridge.

This opportunity would suit someone recently out of college or university with a degree in Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline who is keen to develop a long-term career within construction. You will work alongside experienced Site Managers and Project Managers, gaining hands‑on experience while receiving structured training and mentorship.

You’ll gain exposure to the full construction lifecycle, working on projects valued up to £15m across a range of sectors including education, commercial, and residential developments.

The Role

As a Graduate / Trainee Site Manager, you will support the delivery of construction projects on site while developing your management skills, including:

• Assisting with the day‑to‑day running of construction sites
• Supporting Site Managers with coordinating subcontractors and trades
• Monitoring site progress to ensure projects remain on programme
• Helping maintain high standards of health and safety on site
• Assisting with quality checks to ensure work meets required standards
• Attending site meetings and learning how projects are delivered from start to completion
• Supporting with site documentation, reports and daily site records
• Developing a strong understanding of construction processes and site operations

About You

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering or similar would be advantageous but not essential
• Keen to develop a career in site management and project delivery
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Proactive with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Basic IT skills
• Full UK driving licence beneficial but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Competitive starting salary
• Structured training and mentorship from experienced Site Managers
• Clear progression pathway towards Assistant Site Manager and Site Manager roles
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension contributions
• Life insurance
• Employee recognition schemes
• Long service awards
• Company-funded social events