GRAHAM Academy - Trainee Site Manager (Apprentice) – UK and Republic of Ireland

Job Title: Trainee Site Manager (Apprentice) - UK and Republic of Ireland

DIVISION: Interior Fit-Out
LOCATION: UK and Republic of Ireland
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

SALARY: £17,000 - £32,000
BENEFITS: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate), Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

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.

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.

Desirable:
· 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 stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.
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 of their needs and acting in their long term interest
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. Ability to work unsupervised.
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 commitment.
Negotiation: Ability to negotiate with both subcontractors and representatives of the Employer to ensure all contractual rights and obligations are realised and protected

About You
GRAHAM ROUTES TO BECOMING A SITE MANAGER
GRADUATES
We offer a two year programme which focuses on developing your technical and interpersonal skills. In addition, a structured, mentored training programme, aligned to a recognised professional qualification, will set you on the pathway to chartership. Through early responsibility you'll learn quickly on challenging projects with the opportunity for fast track career advancement.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
• The closing date for applications will be Friday 8th January 2027.
• Interviews will commence in February 2027.
• Successful candidates will be notified in March 2027.
• All successful applicants will join the business by September 2027, with some opportunities to start earlier where possible.

Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 07384 916355

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 07384 916355

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.

GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.