Site Manager Jobs – Young Jobseeker Info
Site manager jobs… did you know?
This job is also known as: construction manager, site supervisor, construction supervisor. Imagine all the work that goes into building a school, hospital or the latest block of luxury apartments. Could you lead a team to turn those site blueprints into a reality? You could find yourself working with multi-million pound budgets to get the work done safely and on time. Find out more about becoming a site manager. Industry: Construction [su_coloured_section heading_text="Site manager job trends" heading_background_colour="#00aeef" heading_colour="#fff" background_colour="#fff"] [su_spacer size="10"] [su_row] [su_column] [lmi soc="5330"] [/su_column] [su_column]How much money can you make as a site manager?
£27,000 - £70,000 (UK average). Recent labour market information says you can earn on average between £27,000 and £70,000 a year as a site manager in the UK. Your starting salary can vary because of factors like level of experience, training, location or the size of the company. Your salary as a site manager or site supervisor will increase over time as you build skills, knowledge and experience. [/su_column] [/su_row] [/su_coloured_section] [su_coloured_section heading_text="What entry qualifications and training do you need for this job?" heading_background_colour="#00aeef" heading_colour="#fff" background_colour="#fff"]School, college and training
Most site managers have qualifications like an HDN, foundation degree or a degree accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). These qualifications will be in subjects like:- Building engineering or building studies
- Surveying or civil engineering
- Construction engineering
- Construction site management
- Estimating
Working while you learn
An alternative route is to enter the construction industry via an entry level position, like a construction technician. You could then take an HND, HNC, or part-time degree. Some courses that would be a good match for you include:- BTEC/SQA Higher National Diploma (HND) in Construction
- BTEC/SQA Higher National Certificate (HND) in Construction
Apprenticeships
A number of employers offer construction management apprenticeships suitable for those with GCSEs or the equivalent in five subjects including English, science and maths. On completion of the apprenticeship you will gain qualifications like an HNC in Constructions. You may also gain ACIOB status or equivalent qualifications, along with industry certificates in Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme and Site Managers’ Safety. While at school or college, speak to your careers advisor about useful training and/or courses for you to take and find out more about the types of career routes available.Career progression and further qualifications
As a site supervisor or site manager you’re already in a leadership position. However, with time and experience you could move into contract management or becoming a consultant. You could also move into similar areas of work like health and safety and building inspection, if you take on further training. [/su_coloured_section] [su_coloured_section heading_text="What experience do you need for site management jobs?" heading_background_colour="#00aeef" heading_colour="#fff" background_colour="#fff"]Work experience
To become a site manager you’ll need previous experience of working on a construction site. Aim to get construction work experience to build your CV as early as you can. This can involve:- Work shadowing (even if it’s just for a day)
- Work placements in a company
- Year-long industry placements on a sandwich degree course
Volunteering
- Ask any friends or family in the building trade if you can help them out on construction projects to get a feel for the work involved and how teams work together as a unit.
- Look for volunteering opportunities that involve construction work – like renovating a community youth club.
Apprenticeships
You can get into construction with an apprenticeship which gives you an industry-recognised qualification while you’re learning on the job. An apprenticeship is a way to build skills, knowledge, and experience – while getting paid for it. [/su_coloured_section] [su_coloured_section heading_text="What skills do you need for site management jobs?" heading_background_colour="#00aeef" heading_colour="#fff" background_colour="#fff"] Useful skills to highlight to your employer when applying for jobs as a site supervisor or manager include:- Leadership qualities – being able to motivate and manage teams
- Communication skills – you’ll be talking with everyone from clients and subcontractors to members of the public
- Problem solving and logistic skills – being able to come up with logical solutions and make sure things work in an efficient way
- Planning and organisation skills
- Good judgment for making decisions and thinking about task priorities
- Good number and IT skills – you’ll be using special construction management software
Example job responsibilities:
- Checking over site designs, drawings and reports
- Carrying out site safety inspections, putting health and safety first
- Carrying out quality control checks on things like building materials
- Leading a team and motivating them, including the supervision of contracted construction operatives
- Communicating progress and challenges with people like architects, surveyors and clients.
- Trainee assistant site manager
- Trainee site manager
- Graduate construction manager
- Entry-level construction project manager
- Junior construction manager
- Go Construct - see more info on how to become a site manager, and discover other careers in construction.
- Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) – Find out about Construction qualifications
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