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.
Training course: Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm.
40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 24 August 2026
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
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
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
Your training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Your training plan
Four days a week on site, one day a week at university.
Requirements
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 company
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.
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
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
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
[email protected]
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028841.
Apply now
Closes on Wednesday 08 July 2026