Key Takeaways
- Start a Level 4 or Level 6 apprenticeship in Site Management.
- Earn £24,800 starting salary with progression.
- Gain on-the-job experience and a professional qualification.
- Work on construction sites in Canterbury, Kent.
- Requires 5 GCSEs (A*-C) including English and Maths, plus A-levels or equivalent.
About the Role
This is a project-based position with flexibility for occasional remote working.
What will I be doing as an Apprentice Site Manager?
Our Early Careers Development Programme supports you from the beginning. You will likely be starting out on a Level 4 apprenticeship. If you have already commenced surveying studies and achieved HNC/HND level, we can support your application to start on a Level 6 apprenticeship.
You will gain first-class on-the-job experience, fully supported by line management and skilled colleagues. The programme allows you to start your career and get paid as you learn.
A day as an Apprentice Site Manager can look like:
- Working on construction sites and helping with daily preparation.
- Learning about project costs to support future bids.
- Being the first point of contact for general site enquiries for operational support teams and our supply chain.
- Building relationships with our supply chain to ensure safety, health, environmental, and social value goals are achieved.
What we can give you!
- Salary: Starting at £24,800, with salary progression of up to 5% every 6 months over 2-4 years.
- Car Benefit: Company Car or Car Allowance (subject to grade), or an annual travel allowance of £1,500 if not eligible for a company car.
- Health Cover: Individual Private Health Care Cover with Life Assurance up to 4 times your basic salary.
- Completion Award: A monetary award of £500 - £1,000 upon completion of a recognised academic or professional qualification/membership (e.g., technical institution membership, degree, or apprenticeship).
- Additional Benefits: Mental Wellbeing and Employee Support, People Portal for high street discounts, Holiday plus scheme, Long Service Awards, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 8 years), Sharesave Plan, Incentive Scheme, Pension Scheme, Enhanced Family Leave, Flexible Working, and more.
How we will support and help grow your career.
Your development is important. You will be supported by experienced colleagues, gaining the exposure needed to achieve a professional qualification aligned with your career path. We encourage innovation and challenging the status quo.
What are we looking for?
- Enthusiasm for your chosen career path.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs A*-C (9-4) including English and Maths, plus A-levels or equivalent at Level 3 with roughly 64 UCAS points (may vary depending on provider).
- Ability to travel or drive to remote site locations.
- Ideally, some exposure to a construction/engineering environment.
- Please note entry requirements may need to be amended depending on university or college requirements.
Training involves day or block release at a further/higher education establishment (20% off-the-job training). A structured internal development programme covers personal and technical themes, supporting your learning.
Our Culture
You will be part of a dynamic team passionate about construction. We are inclusive, supportive, and team-focused, with strong relationships with our supply chain. We trust our team to deliver and encourage innovation.