GRAHAM Academy - Trainee Site Manager (Apprentice) – UK and Republic of Ireland
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Skilled trades
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Requirements: Technical Competencies Essential
- · Willingness to undertake a relevant Higher-Level Apprenticeship in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Surveying, or a related built environment discipline.
- · Strong communication and organisational skills.
- · Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- · Keen interest in construction, project delivery, and interior fit-out.
- · Right to work in the UK.
- · Full UK Driving Licence.
- · Willingness to travel and work across the UK and Republic of Ireland as project requirements dictate.
Nice to have
- · An appreciation of Health & Safety practices.
- · Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- · Previous exposure to the construction, fit-out, or refurbishment sector through work experience, placements, or a trade background.
- · Strong problem-solving skills.
- · CSCS Card.
- Behavioural Competencies Essential
- Commercial Awareness: show willingness to build a strong business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.
- Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholder
- Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view
- Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.
- Initiative: is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Abi
- Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and
- Negotiation: Ability to negotiate with both subcontractors and representatives of the Employer to ensure all contractual rights and obligations are realised and protected
Full description
Application Link: Job Summary
At GRAHAM, we are committed to developing future talent. As our Interior Fit-Out Division continues to grow, we have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Site Manager to join our team in Northern Ireland.
Working alongside experienced Site Managers and project teams, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of high-quality interior fit-out and refurbishment projects across Northern Ireland and the UK. Our projects span a variety of sectors, including commercial workplaces, healthcare, education, hospitality, retail, and public sector environments.
You'll develop practical experience in site coordination, health and safety management, programme delivery, quality assurance, subcontractor management, and client liaison. Working on fast-paced projects from pre-construction through to handover, you'll learn how fit-out projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in construction management within a dynamic and growing business. If you're passionate about construction, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are keen to develop your technical and leadership skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:**
· Support the delivery of interior fit-out and refurbishment projects from site set-up through to completion and handover.
· Assist the Site Management team in coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and site activities to achieve programme milestones.
· Promote and uphold the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance on site.
· Assist with the management of materials, plant, logistics, and site operations.
· Monitor project progress and support the successful delivery of works within programme and budget requirements.
· Build effective working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and the wider project team.
· Support project close-out activities, including snagging, testing and commissioning, and client handover.
· Attend project meetings and site inspections while developing an understanding of fit-out construction methodologies and project delivery.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
**About YouGRAHAM ROUTES TO BECOMING A SITE MANAGER