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About the Role

GRAHAM is seeking a Trainee Site Manager to support the growth of its Interior Fit-Out Division in Northern Ireland. This role offers hands-on experience in delivering high-quality interior fit-out and refurbishment projects across Northern Ireland and the UK, working alongside experienced professionals. The position focuses on developing practical skills in site coordination, health and safety, program delivery, quality assurance, subcontractor management, and client liaison, providing an excellent foundation for a career in construction management.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of interior fit-out and refurbishment projects from site set-up through to completion and handover.
Assist the Site Management team in coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and site activities to achieve programme milestones.
Promote and uphold the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance on site.
Assist with the management of materials, plant, logistics, and site operations.
Monitor project progress and support the successful delivery of works within programme and budget requirements.
Build effective working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and the wider project team.
Support project close-out activities, including snagging, testing and commissioning, and client handover.
Attend project meetings and site inspections while developing an understanding of fit-out construction methodologies and project delivery.

Requirements

Willingness to undertake a relevant Higher-Level Apprenticeship in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Surveying, or a related built environment discipline.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Keen interest in construction, project delivery, and interior fit-out.
Right to work in the UK.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Willingness to travel and work across the UK and Republic of Ireland as project requirements dictate.
An appreciation of Health & Safety practices.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Previous exposure to the construction, fit-out, or refurbishment sector through work experience, placements, or a trade background.
Strong problem-solving skills.
CSCS Card.
Commercial Awareness: show willingness to build a strong business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.
Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.
Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long term interest.
Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.
Initiative: is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised.
Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.
Negotiation: Ability to negotiate with both subcontractors and representatives of the Employer to ensure all contractual rights and obligations are realised and protected.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisational skills
IT skills
Microsoft Office applications
Construction
Project delivery
Interior fit-out
Health & Safety practices
Problem-solving skills
Commercial Awareness
Effective Communication
Customer Focus
Influencing
Initiative
Team Player
Negotiation

Location

Northern Ireland
UK
Republic of Ireland

Work Type

Full-time
Apprenticeship

Experience Level

Trainee
Entry Level

Education Level

Higher-Level Apprenticeship in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Surveying, or a related built environment discipline

Benefits

Car Allowance
Subsidised Private Medical Cover
Life Assurance Scheme
Living away from home allowance (where appropriate)
Contributory Pension
35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

About the Company

At GRAHAM, we are committed to developing future talent.
As our Interior Fit-Out Division continues to grow, we have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Site Manager to join our team in Northern Ireland.
Our projects span a variety of sectors, including commercial workplaces, healthcare, education, hospitality, retail, and public sector environments.
This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in construction management within a dynamic and growing business.