Graduate Site Manager - Main Contractor
Location: Basildon, Essex
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 DOE + package (car allowance, healthcare, pension, fuel card)
Project experience required: Main contractor (new build)
Posted: 25th November 2025
Contact: Mark Dixon – Skilled Careers, Maidstone Branch
About the Company
Join one of the South East's main contractors that is going through a sustainable period of growth and are renowned for delivering high‑quality new build and refurbishment projects across Essex, Hertfordshire and the remaining Southern Home Counties.
Project values typically range from £2.5 m to £16 m, the company has an exceptional reputation for technical excellence, collaboration, and continued growth.
The Opportunity
Due to a strong pipeline of secured work and further promising tenders, we are seeking a Graduate Site Manager to join a brand new project in the Basildon area which is a £14 m Design & Build education project featuring cut & carve refurbishment, new build and fit‑out element.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an experienced Project Manager and further develop your professional skills.
Your Role
* Assist in managing construction packages from enabling works through to practical completion.
* Produce short‑term programme of works.
* Attend pre‑start and ongoing contractor meetings.
* Manage the direct site labour team which will include but won't be limited to a Gateperson/Traffic Marshal, Labourer, Welfare Cleaner and Telehandler Operator.
* Monitor works and carry out QA using Procore.
* Prepare information for weekly reporting.
* Attend monthly Contract Review Meetings.
About You
* Undertaken or recently qualified in a construction management related field.
* 1‑2 years minimum construction project experience.
* Strong ability to plan, organise, and manage workloads effectively.
* A good understanding of site procedures and Building Regulations.
* Excellent communication and coordination skills.
* Up to date site based qualifications i.e. CSCS Card, SMSTS, NVQ, First Aid etc.
* Temporary Works Coordinator qualification would be an advantage due to the nature of the project but isn't essential.
What's in It for you
* Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
* Car allowance, private healthcare, and company pension.
* A supportive, collaborative working environment within a forward‑thinking, agile contractor.
* Genuine opportunities for career progression.
Interested?
If you're looking to take the next step in your career as a Graduate Site Manager, and want to work with a respected contractor delivering exciting East Anglia–based projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” or contact Mark Dixon at Skilled Careers (Maidstone branch) for a confidential discussion.
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