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Trainee Site Manager

GRAHAM · CITB (also known as Construction Industry Training Board)
Location
Glasgow, Scotland
Postcode
G41 1HH
Salary
£17,000 – £32,000 per year
Hours per week
39h
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Application deadline
11 December 2026
Posted
12 October 2026

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

At GRAHAM, we are seeking an enthusiastic Trainee Site Manager to join our Construction team. Supporting the delivery of a range of building projects across sectors such as commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and public sector developments, you'll work alongside experienced site professionals while studying towards a fully funded Modern Apprenticeship in Glasgow. You'll gain hands-on experience in health and safety management, site coordination, programme delivery, subcontractor supervision, quality assurance, and project management. Working on complex construction projects from site set-up through to completion, you'll learn how high-quality buildings are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Responsibilities include: · Support the delivery of construction projects from site set-up through to completion. · Assist the Site Management team in coordinating subcontractors, monitoring progress, and maintaining programme targets. · Promote and uphold the highest standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and quality on site. · Assist with the procurement and management of materials, plant, and site logistics. · Build effective working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and the wider project team. · Support project close-out activities, including snagging, testing and commissioning, and client handover. The Modern Apprenticeship has an HNC qualification and SVQ Level 6 embedded into the learning. Requirements: Technical Competencies  Essential · Intending to undertake, an HNC qualification in a construction-related discipline and able to meet, or have already met, the entry requirements of the relevant training provider. · Demonstrate strong communication skills. · Strong IT skills. · Right to work in the UK. · Full UK Driving Licence. · Willing to work throughout Scotland Desirable: · An appreciation of Health & Safety practices. · Ability to work independently or as part of a team. · Previous exposure to the construction industry, whether through a trade background, work experience, or site-based role, would be beneficial. · Intending to commit to progressing through to a graduate apprenticeship degree level programme. · Able to demonstrate problem solving. Personal Specification Behavioural Competencies · Commercial Awareness: Develops an understanding of project budgets, programme constraints, client requirements, and the commercial drivers behind successful fit-out delivery. · Leadership Skills: Communicates effectively and demonstrates commitment to working as part of an integrated project team. Effective Communication Skills Able to adapt communication to different audiences and produce clear written documentation under supervision. Maintains positive relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and colleagues while promoting the GRAHAM brand. · Customer Focus: Recognises the importance of understanding client needs and contributing to the delivery of high-quality interior environments that exceed expectations. Influencing: Builds positive working relationships with stakeholders and demonstrates an ability to collaborate effectively to achieve project objectives. · Initiative: Demonstrates a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving. Seeks opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and contribute positively to project success. · Team Player: Works collaboratively, supports colleagues, and contributes towards achieving project and business objectives. Demonstrates integrity, commitment, and professionalism. · Negotiation: Shows a willingness to learn how effective coordination and communication support successful collaboration across the supply chain and project teams.

Requirements

Intending to undertake an HNC qualification in a construction-related discipline and able to meet, or have already met, the entry requirements of the relevant training provider. Demonstrate strong communication skills. Strong IT skills. Right to work in the UK. Full UK Driving Licence. Willing to work throughout Scotland.

Skills

Health and safety managementSite coordinationProgramme deliverySubcontractor supervisionQuality assuranceProject managementCommunication skillsIT skillsProblem solvingCommercial awarenessLeadershipCustomer focusTeam collaborationInitiativeNegotiation

Required qualifications

Essential
HNC · Construction-related discipline
Essential
SVQ · Level 6

About GRAHAM

Contact name
Jake Wales
Contact phone
07748626490
Contact email
jake.wales@graham.co.uk
If this one works out

This role is in Glasgow. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £500–£700 a month.

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