Trainee Turnkey Site / Project Manager

Trainee Turnkey Site / Project Manager

Location: Hereford, HR4 7PU
Salary: £25K – £27K per annum, DOE + Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: Support to obtain HNC (Construction) Level 4 qualification, SMSTS qualification, 25 Days Holiday pro rata, Profit Share & Group Income Protection after initial probation period, Training Budget for All, Summer and Christmas Parties and much, much more!

Are you ready to kickstart an exciting career as a Trainee Turnkey Project Manager?

If you’re passionate about construction and interested in timber framing, we want you to join our dynamic team!

Here at Oakwrights, we specialise in creating bespoke oak frame homes, focusing on more than just building houses; we aim to realise our clients’ once-in-a-lifetime ambitions.

Each project is a unique journey where we blend craftsmanship and creativity to design homes that truly reflect each client’s individual style and needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, helping self-build clients create their dream homes.

If you enjoy being involved in a project from start to finish, this role could be the perfect fit for you!

As a Trainee Turnkey Project Manager, you will learn how to:

• Manage a team: Guide your team to ensure all projects meet quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Keep projects on track: Help deliver projects smoothly and manage client expectations.
• Oversee production: Coordinate and control the on-site construction process ensuring the site build progresses in line with the plan.
• Follow safety rules: Manage projects in line with CDM regulations and ensure health and safety is managed on site.
• Support planning: Help with scheduling and organising the building process.
• Manage groundworks: Oversee groundworks and the finishing touches inside the buildings.
• Build client relationships: Maintain positive relationships with clients to ensure that contracts are delivered in accordance with project agreements and best practice.
• Attend site meetings: Effectively communicate and provide information for Progress Reports.
• Manage & track budgets: Keep an eye on project expenses and discuss any variations with clients throughout the project.
• Improve operations: Review procedures, best practices and initiatives to improve work flow.
• Collaborate with departments: Work closely with our architects, contractors, business managers, designers, carpenters, and site crews.
• Ensure quality & safety: Strive for the highest standards of work and safety on-site.
• Communicate safety procedures: Share safe working practices with your team to keep everyone safe.

We are looking for someone who is:

• A natural people-person who can connect and build great relationships with everyone.
• Time Savvy, Self-motivated with excellent time management skills.
• A Team player who is able to work effectively within our team and with external partners.
• Positively proactive and always on the lookout for creative solutions and ready to tackle challenges with enthusiasm
• Flexible & adaptable, being quick on your feet and ready to embrace whatever comes your way.

Technical skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), CAD.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills

Experience and qualifications:

We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in the construction industry who’s excited about building beautiful oak frame homes.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get involved in hands-on projects, this role is the perfect fit for you.

Please submit your application for our role by clicking on “APPLY” today, you will be contacted via e-mail and text to complete your application on our Oakwrights careers page.

Please note – the initial stages of our recruitment process for this role will be video based, your involvement in this is a requirement to continue in our recruitment endeavours for this role.