Graduate Site Manager

Graduate Site Manager Main contractor

• Location: Basildon, Essex
• Contract type: Permanent
• Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 DOE + package (car allowance, healthcare, pension, fuel card)
• Project experience required: Main contractor (new build)
• Posted: 25th November 2025
• Contact: Mark Dixon Skilled Careers, Maidstone Branch

About the Company

Join one of the South East's main contractors that is going through a sustainable period of growth and are renowned for delivering high-quality new build and refurbishment projects across the Essex, Hertfordshire and the remaining Southern Home Counties.
Project values typically range from £2.5m to £16m, the company has an exceptional reputation for technical excellence, collaboration, and continued growth.

The Opportunity

Due to a strong pipeline of secured work and further promising tenders, we re are seeking a Graduate Site Manager to join a brand new project in the Basildon area which is a £14m Design & Build education project featuring cut & carve refurbishment, new build and fit out element.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a experienced Project Manager and further develop your professional skills.

Your Role:

• Assist in managing construction packages from enabling works through to practical completion.
• Produce short-term programme of works.
• Attend pre-start and ongoing contractor meetings.
• Manage the direct site labour team which will include but won't be limited to a Gateperson/Traffic Marshal, Labourer, Welfare Cleaner and Telehandler Op.
• Monitor works and carry out QA using Procore.
• Prepare information for weekly reporting.
• Attend monthly Contract Review Meetings.

About You:

• Undertaken or recently qualified in a construction management related field.
• 1-2 years minimum construction project experience.
• Strong ability to plan, organise, and manage workloads effectively.
• A good understanding of site procedures and Building Regulations.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Up to date site based qualifications i.e. CSCS Card, SMSTS, NVQ, First Aid etc.
• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification would be an advantage due to the nature of the project but isn't essential.

What s in It for you

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
• Car allowance, private healthcare, and company pension.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment within a forward-thinking, agile contractor.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.

Interested

If you re looking to take the next step in your career as a Graduate Site Manager, and want to work with a respected contractor delivering exciting East Anglia-based projects, we d love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now or contact Mark Dixon at Skilled Careers (Maidstone branch) for a confidential discussion.