Apprentice Site Manager

R.G. CARTER LIMITED

Norwich (NR8 6AH)

Closes in 11 days (Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 July 2026

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Summary

RG Carter Ltd is seeking to recruit an Apprentice Assistant Site Manager to join their established team of professionals, based in their Drayton office. The successful candidate will be dealing with a diverse range of interesting and challenging projects across multiple sectors, working on sites over Norfolk.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday 7 am-5 pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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 with the daily operation of construction sites.
  • Support the coordination of subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel.
  • Monitor site safety and help ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Conduct site inspections and report any issues or concerns.
  • Help maintain accurate site records, including progress reports and documentation.
  • Assist with quality control checks and snagging inspections.
  • Attend site meetings and contribute to project planning activities.
  • Support the delivery of projects on time and within budget.
  • Build positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and customers.

Where you'll work

9-11 Drayton High Road
Drayton
Norwich
NR8 6AH

Training

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

Training provider

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

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

At college one day a week.

On-site with experienced members of staff.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4 or above)
  • Maths (grade C/4 or above)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Full driving license
  • Interest in construction

About this employer

As a family owned company, we have been proudly providing high quality construction services for centuries. Offering experience and specialist knowledge, we combine family values with a passion for innovation. Our approach is based on honesty, trust and the development of long-term sustainable relationships with our colleagues, clients, suppliers and with the communities in which we work. Together we are building for the future.

https://www.rgcarter-construction.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount scheme
• Free parking
• Health & well-being programme
• Life Insurance
• On-site parking

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

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Degree in site management.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044411.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:59pm)