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