Trainee Site Manager
The opportunity
Constructex is recruiting a motivated early-career professional to develop into a Site Manager. This is a structured training role designed for either:
- a Construction Management / Civil Engineering graduate, or
- a candidate seeking an apprenticeship route (with day-release / off-the-job learning where applicable).
You’ll gain real site leadership experience alongside office-based project management and commercial exposure, building the skills needed to run packages safely, to programme, and to budget.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll rotate through structured development stages, with mentoring from a Site Manager and a Project Manager / Commercial lead. Typical responsibilities will include:
On site (core focus initially):
- Supporting day-to-day site set-up, logistics, and supervision of subcontractors
- Implementing RAMS and safe systems of work; delivering toolbox talks and briefings
- Assisting with permits, inspections, and coordination of plant and lifting activities (where relevant)
- Maintaining high-quality site records (diaries, photos, check sheets, materials, deliveries)
In the office (increasing over time):
- Document control, RFIs, drawing/spec reviews, and progress reporting
- Programming support (look-ahead planning, constraints tracking, progress updates)
- Procurement support (enquiries, quote comparisons, lead times, placing orders)
- Commercial exposure (measurement/progress evidence, variations/compensation events, cost/value reporting)
Training and development
We provide a clear pathway to Site Manager, including (subject to role stage and readiness):
- CSCS + relevant H&S training
- SSSTS progressing to SMSTS
- Temporary Works awareness (and progression where appropriate)
- First aid and other project-specific tickets
- Mentored “acting” responsibility for defined packages as competence grows
You’ll build a portfolio of evidence (site records, QA checks, programme updates, commercial packs) and have quarterly competence reviews against a transparent matrix.
What you’ll get
- A structured pathway to Site Manager with defined milestones
- Mentoring from experienced delivery and commercial leads
- Exposure to interesting and complex marine/civil projects
- Company-funded training aligned to your development plan
- Access to a company van for travel to sites.
Essential Skills
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn
- Confidence communicating with teams on site and in the office
- Good written skills (records, reports, emails, basic documentation)
- UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites and stay away.
- Right to work in the UK
Graduate route (one of the below)
- Construction Management / Civil Engineering (or similar) degree, or near completion
Apprenticeship route (one of the below)
- Relevant college study or site experience, with commitment to complete an apprenticeship programme
Desirable
- Previous site experience (placement, labouring, assistant engineer, internship)
- Familiarity with RAMS, permits, QA/ITPs, or NEC contracts (not required)
- Interest in marine/coastal works, complex logistics, and safety-led delivery