Trainee Site Manager

Trainee Site Manager (Electrical)

Nationwide (Ideally Located in the South/Midlands)

£40,000 - £45,000 + Company Van + Fuel Card + Accommodation Paid + Meal Allowance + Annual Pay Reviews + Fast-Track Progression to Site Manager

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrician to join a specialist contractor that will provide extensive training, to enable you to progress as a Site Manager. Are you an Electrician or Electrical Engineer with strong construction or site experience, looking to progress into site management as part of a 12 month succession plan?

This established design and build contractor specialises in healthcare construction projects across the UK. Working on hospital refurbishments, specialist imaging suites, MRI and CT scanner installations, and complex live‑environment projects, they have delivered over 1,000 projects and built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and repeat business. Following continued growth, they are now looking to recruit an aspiring Site Manager to strengthen their delivery team.

In this role, you will work closely with experienced Site Managers and Contracts Managers, gaining hands‑on experience across a wide variety of healthcare construction projects. You will remain involved in electrical installation work while gradually taking responsibility for site coordination, subcontractor management, health and safety, client liaison, project documentation, and programme management. Full support, mentoring, and training will be provided throughout your development.

With that, the ideal candidate will be electrically qualified, possess strong construction site experience, and have the ambition to progress into a Site Manager position within a specialist and growing contractor.

• Working alongside experienced Site Managers on specialist healthcare projects
• Supporting the day‑to‑day management of subcontractors and site operations
• Remaining hands‑on with electrical installation work on smaller projects
• Assisting with health and safety management and site documentation
• Coordinating deliveries, logistics, and labour requirements
• Attending client meetings and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
• Working nationwide with accommodation provided

• 17th or 18th Edition Electrical Qualification
• Strong construction site experience
• Motivated to progress into Site Management
• Comfortable remaining hands‑on while developing management skills
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Client‑facing and professional approach
• Willing to work away nationwide

Reference Number: BBBH
276275

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.