Apprentice Site Manager
MCLAREN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Leiston (IP16 4JG)
Closes in 20 days (Monday 6 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 June 2026
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Summary
Supporting the control and management of site activities as #3 on a very small project or working under an Assistant Site Manager.
Site Manager and Site Manager provide support on sections or areas of medium sized and large projects.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Construction site supervisor (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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3
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 site areas responsible for
- Health, Safety and environmental compliance
- Subcontract 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 to method statements/risk assessments
- Help monitor site resources and identify shortfalls
- Liaise with customers and clients
Where you'll work
ACA Building
King George S Avenue
Leiston
IP16 4JG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
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
Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor at either college or through an online training provider.
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Sizewell C has appointed McLaren Construction as its construction management partner in a three-year deal. Under the construction management framework agreement, McLaren will deliver the 2,400-bed campus for site workers, hailed as setting new standards in site accommodation. The scheme will see 16 residential blocks of three and four storeys built to house the incoming workforce.
McLaren will also supervise and coordinate the construction of Sizewell C’s permanent post-16 college, temporary accommodation campus and amenity building, a project office, and an emergency response building. As part of a wider delivery team, McLaren brings experience in managing complex environments, with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and efficient programme delivery, while also contributing to local employment and skills development.
Working at Sizewell C presents particular logistical complexities, especially in relation to commuting. The site is located in a relatively remote coastal area with limited existing transport infrastructure, which can make daily travel challenging. To mitigate this, the project incorporates extensive worker transport strategies, including park-and-ride schemes, dedicated bus services, and careful management of traffic flows to reduce impact on local communities. Despite these measures, the scale of the workforce and the site’s location mean that journey planning, travel times, and accommodation arrangements remain important considerations for both employees and contractors operating on the project. Direct on site parking is not available, use of designated parking areas and then shuttle buses are available, shuttle buses are also available from local train station.
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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 career in site management typically progresses from Trainee Site Manager, supporting day-to-day site operations, to Assistant Site Manager, overseeing specific work areas, then to Site Manager, leading project delivery on site, with progression into senior and project leadership 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 VAC2000031562.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Monday 6 July 2026 at 11:59pm)