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Trainee Site Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Manchester Full-time GBP 40,000 – 45,000
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Trainee Site Manager (Electrical)

Nationwide (Ideally Located in the North: Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield)

£40,000 - £45,000 + Company Van + Fuel Card + Accommodation Paid + Meal Allowance + Annual Pay Reviews + Fast-Track Progression to Site Manager

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrician to join a specialist contractor that will provide extensive training, to enable you to progress as a Site Manager

Are you an Electrician or Electrical Engineer with strong construction or site experience, looking to progress into site management as part of a 12 month succession plan?

This established design and build contractor specialises in healthcare construction projects across the UK. Working on hospital refurbishments, specialist imaging suites, MRI and CT scanner installations, and complex live-environment projects, they have delivered over 1,000 projects and built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and repeat business. Following continued growth, they are now looking to recruit an Aspiring Site Manager to strengthen their delivery team.

In this role, you will work closely with experienced Site Managers and Contracts Managers, gaining hands-on experience across a wide variety of healthcare construction projects. You will remain involved in electrical installation work while gradually taking responsibility for site coordination, subcontractor management, health and safety, client liaison, project documentation, and programme management. Full support, mentoring, and training will be provided throughout your development.

With that, the ideal candidate will be electrically qualified, possess strong construction site experience, and have the ambition to progress into a Site Manager position within a specialist and growing contractor.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit business who are backed by a global corporation with high staff retention, excellent training, and a genuine long-term career pathway into site management.

The Role:

  • Working alongside experienced Site Managers on specialist healthcare projects

  • Supporting the day-to-day management of subcontractors and site operations

  • Remaining hands-on with electrical installation work on smaller projects

  • Assisting with health and safety management and site documentation

  • Coordinating deliveries, logistics, and labour requirements

  • Attending client meetings and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships

  • Working nationwide with accommodation provided


The Person:
  • 17th or 18th Edition Electrical Qualification

  • Strong construction site experience

  • Motivated to progress into Site Management

  • Comfortable remaining hands-on while developing management skills

  • Good organisation and communication skills

  • Client-facing and professional approach

  • Willing to work away nationwide

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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