Trainee Construction Manager

1 week ago


Orpington, United Kingdom Skilled Careers Full time

I'm looking to speak with Trainee / Assistant Site Managers on behalf of my client who are a highly experienced Construction company based in the South east operating on New Build, Refurbishment and Restoration projects up to £8m.




We have a new opportunity for a Trainee Assistant Construction Manager to join our team in Orpington, Kent. Working across sites in London and Kent. As our Trainee you will assist with the day to day delivery of site-based project or remedial work helping with the control and delivery of construction projects to meet customer specifications such that all risk, specification and project objectives are met in full.




Working as the Trainee Construction Manager you will participate in a range of activities under the guidance of the Project Lead, taking on more responsibility as you learn and become more experienced in the role.




More about the Trainee Construction Manager role…



  • Assist the Director in the supervision of the day to day delivery of construction projects; quality, time, procurement, contractors including the supervision of sub-contractors and the monitoring of contractor attendance and progress providing direct instruction as necessary.
  • Complete daily site physical and on-line paperwork including health and Safety forms and reports.
  • Conduct site inductions for all visitors and contractors.
  • Ensure contractors have the necessary cards and qualifications to perform their job safely on site.
  • Ensure all site personnel are working safely, stopping work if unsafe and speaking up to address any safety concerns.
  • Ensure that detailed plans are followed such that materials and resources are available in order to meet the overall project plan.
  • Ensure all materials delivered to site in a timely manner to meet production needs.
  • Ensure that all additional work is identified and that the site team are fully aware of all potential opportunities and risks.
  • Communicate any project issues/risks to site team to ensure that they are fully aware of project progress and are notified of all financial, specification and time risks.
  • Embrace learning and development opportunities.
  • Help to identify opportunities for improvement.




In return, what we would like from you…



  • Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Some experience of working on a construction site.
  • Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety obligations and building legislation.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to influence people.
  • A strong interest in pursuing a career in Site Management.
  • Any site management qualifications would be desirable.
  • We are happy to put people through degrees in their pursuit of further qualifications.



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