Trainee Site Manager
Bouygues Group
EQUANS are recruiting for a Trainee Site Manager to be based in Birmingham. This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company van and benefits package.
General Overview
The Trainee Site Manager supports the safe and effective delivery of construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects within social housing properties. Working under the guidance of experienced Site and Project Managers, the role provides hands-on training in site supervision, compliance management, and operational delivery. The Trainee Site Manager will assist in coordinating operatives, subcontractors, and materials, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to the required quality standards — while maintaining excellent relationships with residents and clients.
Key Accountabilities
- Assist the Site Manager in the planning, organisation, and day-to-day coordination of site activities across multiple social housing projects.
- Support the delivery of works in line with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, promoting a strong culture of safety and resident care.
- Help manage site logistics, including access, deliveries, and waste management, ensuring minimal disruption to residents and the local community.
- Contribute to site briefings, toolbox talks, and coordination meetings with trade teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.
- Monitor works in progress, recording site activity, quality inspections, and progress updates using digital management systems.
- Assist in the supervision of subcontractors and operatives to ensure works are completed to specification, safely and efficiently.
- Support resident liaison activities, helping to communicate planned works, resolve basic queries, and promote a positive experience for tenants.
- Learn and apply construction management processes such as risk assessments, method statements, and permits to work.
- Participate fully in structured learning and development plans to build capability towards independently managing small works or site sections.
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
- Pension Scheme
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
Who are we looking for?
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Essential:
- A genuine interest in developing a career in site management within the social housing or construction industry.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach when working in occupied homes.
- Awareness of basic construction methods, health and safety requirements, and site operations.
- Organised and proactive, with a willingness to learn from experienced colleagues and take on increasing responsibility over time.
- IT literacy (e.g., Microsoft Office, digital reporting tools).
- Full UK driving licence or ability to travel between sites.
Desirable:
- Working towards or recently completed a qualification in Construction Management, Site Supervision, or a related discipline (e.g., HNC, HND, T Level, or Degree).
- Previous experience in a construction or maintenance environment (e.g., work placement, apprenticeship, or trade background).
- CSCS card or willingness to obtain one.
- Awareness of social housing compliance standards and resident engagement principles.
- Understanding of CDM Regulations and Building Regulations.
Who are we?
EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.
In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
What's next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.
