Trainee Site Manager - Barnes Construction

The Company
Barnes Construction is the largest division of The Barnes Group Limited and offers a comprehensive professional construction service.  Since the Company was formed in 1978, we have established ourselves as a client-focused building contractor, completing various projects for blue chip and repeat business clients.  Whilst our Head Office is based in Ipswich, we operate throughout the UK on a wide range of projects. 

Are you an ambitious individual ready to embark on an exciting, fulfilling career in the construction industry? 

Our Trainee programme offers on the job training alongside a fully funded degree course at university. 

Trainee programme:
Our Trainee programme has been in place for over 45 years, successfully developing the managers of our business. Over 50% of our current Head Office staff have come through the training scheme, including four current Directors.

Our Trainees will attend university, currently ARU Chelmsford, on a day release basis to study for a BSc (Hons) degree in Construction Management. All fees will be paid for by the business.

Six monthly progress reviews with a senior manager/director will provide valuable opportunities to discuss progress and learn from industry experts.   

Upon completion of the programme, which usually takes approximately 4 years, the Trainee Site Manager will progress to the next tier of site management. 

The role:
The Trainee Site Managers will be based upon one of our sites, working under the supervision of one of our experienced Site Managers. They will follow our structured training plan to ensure that over time they develop experience covering all the roles/responsibilities of site management and be fully equipped to run their own project in the future.  

Reporting to: Site Manager, Chief Surveyor, Divisional Surveying Director   

Location: Site

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Immediate colleagues: Site Team

Interfaces with other departments: Buying, Contracts, Design, Surveying, Departments, Document Control Team

Personal attributes/skills required:

• Strong GCSE results and either have or expect to achieve good A level results or equivalent vocational qualifications. 
• Prior experience of the construction industry is not required as full training will be provided.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build a good working relationship with the site team, clients, external workers on site and office-based colleagues to achieve a common goal.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• A commitment to develop leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Flexible approach to meet the business needs.
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively manage changing priorities to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to travel within our operating area and lodge away when required.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK and full driving licence.  

The closing date: 22^nd April 2025

Benefits:
The Company actively encourages continued training and offers realistic long-term career opportunities throughout the Group. The Trainee programme reflects this ethos and offers progression through a defined career route with a competitive salary.  Other benefits include contributory pension, profit based discretionary bonus, internal Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are interested in the above position, applications should, in the first instance, be made in writing enclosing current CV marked “For the attention of Mr S Severwright, Divisional Surveying Director” to the address below or by e-mail to: recruitment@barnesconstruction.co.uk.

Mr S Severwright
Divisional Surveying Director  
Barnes Construction
6 Bermuda Road
Ransomes Europark
Ipswich
Suffolk IP3 9RU

All applicants will be treated in the strictest confidence. The Barnes Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and safer recruitment practices. We undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate.

Note: Only applications made in writing or sent direct to recruitment@barnesconstruction.co.uk will be accepted.