Apprentice Trainee Site Manager

SEDDON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Lancashire (BL4 0NN)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 10 April 2026)

Posted on 19 March 2026

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Summary

We have an excellent opportunity for an Apprentice Trainee Site Manager to join our busy Housing Partnerships Team team based in Greater Manchester. You will ensure client satisfaction with the work process in delivering a defect free result, maintain and control financial aspects of the contract, plus much more.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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The more experienced and qualified you become, the more your salary will grow. We have a range of benefits which include Pension Scheme, Private Healthcare, 25 days holiday, Seddy Savings, Ministry of Fun and Training & Development.

Training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 07:30 - 16:30. Friday, 07:30 - 15:30.

39 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 19 August 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Assist the Site Manager in managing contractors and labour forces on site to consistently deliver value to the highest standard of workmanship. 
  • Assist in ensuring that appropiate resources, plant and materials are available to complete to the required standards with the agreed timescale.
  • Assist the Site Manager to ensure all works are carried out and monitored in accordance with current legislations, regulations and environmental standards. 
  • Input to improving Health & Safety management practices. 
  • Ensure client satisfaction with the work process in delivering a defect free result. 
  • Assist the Site Manager to maintain and control financial aspects of the contract, and deliver the project's profit in line with business requirements. 

Where you'll work

Plodder Lane
Edge Fold
Bolton
Lancashire
BL4 0NN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, THE

Training course

Construction site supervisor (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Identify risk of activities and encourage all employees to demonstrate safety-conscious behaviours.
  • Assess, identify and record the environmental impact of projects.
  • Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects.
  • Use effective management principles and be able to supervise construction workers.
  • Understand overall plan for project and measure and record progress against plan.
  • Assess and report on quality standards and assist in commissioning of finished construction projects.
  • Understand financial and legal constraints and measure and record progress against budget.

Training schedule

  • Construction Site Supervisor Level 4.
  • You will attend Salford University one day a week throughout your apprenticeship programme. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4-9)
  • Maths (grade 4-9)

A Level in:

any subject (grade BC or DDD)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

You will work on site 4 days a week and will attend University one day a week. This role will involve you working outdoors and there will be heavy lifting involved.

About this employer

Seddon has grown from a small family run business to the UK’s largest privately owned and family managed contracting business, employing over 650 people. But we've never lost sight of what really matters. To us, building relationships is as important as building buildings. The reason for our continued success can be summed up in one simple word: TRUST. Our customers know that when we make a promise, we keep it. That's what sets Seddon apart.

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Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Once qualified, secure full time permenant employment with Seddon as an Assistant Site Manager. 
  • Progression into a Site Manager role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SEDDON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Jenna Eaton

jenna.eaton@seddon.co.uk

07929663012

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022135.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Friday 10 April 2026)

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