Trainee Site Manager

FBR Construction Recruitment; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable housing developer is seeking a Trainee Site Manager to join their team in Whiteley, Hampshire. This permanent position offers a salary ranging between £25k and £30k per annum, with a focus on career development through a structured training program. The successful candidate will support site operations, learn various aspects of construction management, and work across different locations in Hampshire. Join a company that values quality and offers excellent staff retention and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Structured training program

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Energetic and passionate about construction.
• Confident, reliable, and professional in demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Work Monday to Friday on various sites.
• Read drawings and plans.
• Learn all aspects of the build programme and provide site support.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Recent graduate or some construction experience

Job description

FBR Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a medium sized housing developer who reside within Whiteley, Hampshire. They build an excellent product which really focuses on quality. They have a great reputation for what they do and staff retention is excellent as they reward and promote their teams. They mainly do traditional build projects which are a mix of private housing and HA plots.

They now have some new sites starting for 2026 and are seeking a new Trainee Site Manager to join the team. This will be a permanent position and the salary ranges between £25k – £30k p/a, subject to experience and background within the industry. The role is part of a structured training programme designed to build a career path toward Assistant and then Site Manager.

Responsibilities

• Work Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, on various sites across Hampshire (Southampton, Portsmouth, Salisbury and Chichester areas).
• Read drawings and plans, and complete required training modules.
• Learn all aspects of the build programme including health and safety, trade management, snagging and completions.
• Provide general day‑to‑day support on site.

Qualifications

• Some experience within construction, or a recent graduate from college or university seeking first steps in construction management.
• Energetic, hungry to learn, and passionate about construction.
• Team player who is confident, reliable, professional and possesses excellent communication skills.

This is a great, exciting opportunity to join a reputable housing developer that will invest in your career journey in site management. You will learn about building quality, enjoy excellent training and career progression, and start on a competitive salary.

Please apply today for a new career in 2026.