Graduate Assistant Site Manager

A Graduate Assistant Site Manager role at Bouygues UK supporting on-site construction project coordination while completing a structured two-year training programme.

Bouygues UK is a leading construction and property development company in the United Kingdom. It is part of Bouygues Construction which employs 35,600 people around the world, all driven by the greatest and most exciting responsibility of all – building for life.

Bouygues UK has an exciting opportunity available for a Graduate Assistant Site Manager to join our Southwest & Wales region.    

We are working on a variety of projects across the region and have a strong pipeline ahead of us! We are looking for graduates who are flexible to travel and happy to be based at one of our projects within the Southwest and Wales region. We have projects ranging from Exeter to Carmarthen, with offices in Bristol and Cardiff.

If you are keen to work on a diverse range of construction projects and grow your career with us – then hit apply!

The Role:

• The Graduate Assistant Site Manager will learn and develop the skills necessary to support the project in the co-ordination and control of the onsite construction process. 

• You would be enrolled onto our graduate programme which is a two-year structured training scheme. The programme is designed to enhance and develop soft skills and technical capability through a blend of classroom-based learning and on the job training.

• We will provide you with the support and mechanisms to build a successful career, including support with chartership.

What you’ll need:

• A 2:1 or above in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or similar)

• A genuine interest in the construction industry!

We rely on the experience and expertise of our people to help us deliver our projects. In addition to your technical expertise, we are looking for people who demonstrate our key values - Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing. We expect all staff to contribute towards our commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff and members of our supply chain.

In return, we offer a challenging and rewarding working environment, with the opportunity to work across a range of high-profile projects.

Why choose Bouygues UK? Why be one of our next generation?

• One of the most competitive starting salaries in the construction industry

• A discretionary bonus scheme

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays

• 2 days paid volunteering days

• Private healthcare

• Company share scheme

• A blend of structured training and hands-on experience

• Extensive development programme to help you fulfil your ambitions

• The opportunity to work on ambitious and complex projects alongside industry leading experts

• Support with chartership

• UK and worldwide opportunities

• Opportunities to network with senior managers and board members

• Access to a strong next generation support network to share experience and offer advice

• A designated line manager to support all aspects of your development

• Bouygues Construction UK was awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification!

Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors. 

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times. 

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas.

You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.