Apprentice Site Manager

MCLAREN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Silvertown (E16 1TH)

Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 June 2026

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Summary

To support the control and management of site activities or work under an Assistant Site Manager and Site Manager, providing support on sections or areas of medium and large projects.

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 24 August 2026

Duration

2 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

To support the Assistant Site Manager and Site Managers in the day to day managing of:

Presentation of the site areas responsible for:

  • Health, safety and environmental compliance
  • Sub-Contract packages- monitor short-term programmes.
  • Monitor quality
  • Monitor resources
  • Ensure subcontractors are using the correct information/drawings
  • Monitor short-term programmes
  • Attend health & safety meetings
  • Help manage site inductions
  • Support sections of site activity and sub-contractors
  • Help achieve quality/programme
  • Help monitor compliance with method statements/risk assessments
  • Help monitor site resources and identify shortfalls
  • Liaise with customers and clients

Where you'll work

G Park London Docklands Phase 2
North Woolwich Road
Silvertown
E16 1TH

Training

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

Training provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

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

Four days a week on site, one day a week at university.

Requirements

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

McLaren Construction specialises in delivering high-quality building projects across a diverse range of sectors.
From healthcare and education to commercial, residential, and retail, we provide end-to-end construction
solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each customer and the communities these buildings serve.
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 Founded in 2001 with a clear purpose to be a trusted true build partner. We are privately owned, agile, and
innovative – and our can-do culture means we achieve sustainable growth year-on-year.

https://www.mclarengroup.com/careers/early-talent (opens in new tab)

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).

A Trainee Site Manager develops practical site experience and gradually takes on more responsibility, such as supervising small work areas and coordinating subcontractors. With experience, they typically progress to Assistant Site Manager, then Site Manager, with further opportunities to move into senior or project management roles.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MCLAREN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Joanna Rose

joanna.rose@mclarengroup.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028841.

Apply now

Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 11:59pm)