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Apprentice Site Manager

MCLAREN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED · THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
Location
Silvertown
Postcode
E16 1TH
Salary
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Duration
2 Years
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Start date
24 August 2026
Application deadline
8 July 2026
Posted
16 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000028841
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

To support the Assistant Site Manager and Site Managers in the day to day managing of:

Presentation of the site areas responsible for:

  • Health, safety and environmental compliance
  • Sub-Contract packages- monitor short-term programmes.
  • Monitor quality
  • Monitor resources
  • Ensure subcontractors are using the correct information/drawings
  • Monitor short-term programmes
  • Attend health & safety meetings
  • Help manage site inductions
  • Support sections of site activity and sub-contractors
  • Help achieve quality/programme
  • Help monitor compliance with method statements/risk assessments
  • Help monitor site resources and identify shortfalls
  • Liaise with customers and clients

Working week

Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingCreativeNon judgementalPatience

Training & development

Four days a week on site, one day a week at university.

Future prospects

A Trainee Site Manager develops practical site experience and gradually takes on more responsibility, such as supervising small work areas and coordinating subcontractors. With experience, they typically progress to Assistant Site Manager, then Site Manager, with further opportunities to move into senior or project management roles.

About MCLAREN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

McLaren Construction specialises in delivering high-quality building projects across a diverse range of sectors.
From healthcare and education to commercial, residential, and retail, we provide end-to-end construction
solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each customer and the communities these buildings serve.

 Founded in 2001 with a clear purpose to be a trusted true build partner. We are privately owned, agile, and
innovative – and our can-do culture means we achieve sustainable growth year-on-year.

Website
www.mclarengroup.com/careers/early-talent
Contact name
Joanna Rose
Contact email
joanna.rose@mclarengroup.com