Trainee Turnkey Site/Project Manager

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.

Key Attributes:

We are looking for someone who is:

Friendly A natural people-person who can connect and build great relationships with everyone.

Time Savvy Self-motivated with excellent time management skills.

Team player Able to work effectively within our team and with external partners.

Positively proactive Always on the lookout for creative solutions and ready to tackle challenges with enthusiasm

Flexible & adaptable 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.

Training and benefits:

At Oakwrights, we believe in investing in our staff. We offer:

Support to obtain HNC (Construction) Level 4 qualification.

SMSTS qualification

Profit share incentive / Income Protection Insurance schemes post-probation.

Cycle to work scheme.

25 days of holiday per year plus 8 statutory bank holidays, with additional leave after 5 years.