Trainee Contracts Manager

Our client is an established principal contractor delivering high-quality refurbishment projects across London and the South East. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Trainee Contracts Manager to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent construction graduate or someone in the first year of their career to gain hands-on experience across every stage of the construction process. You'll work alongside experienced professionals and receive structured training in estimating, quantity surveying, commercial management.
The Role
Working closely with the senior management team, you'll gain exposure to a variety of disciplines including:
* Estimating and tender preparation
* Quantity surveying and commercial management
* Procurement of subcontractors and materials
* Contracts administration
* Project planning and programming
* Site management and health & safety
* Design coordination
* Client liaison and project reporting
* Cost control and forecasting
* Quality assurance and project handovers
About You
* Ambitious and keen to build a long-term career in construction
* Professional with strong communication skills
* Organised and proactive
* Confident working with numbers and solving problems
* Eager to learn and develop
* Comfortable working both in the office and on construction sites
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary £25k-£35k - Please note this is depending on experience, if you are a fresh graduate the salary would be on the lower end of the bracket.
* Annual performance bonus
* Company pension
* Laptop and mobile phone
* Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced construction professionals
* Support towards professional qualifications, including MCIOB
* Clear career progression into Project Management, Contracts Management or Commercial Management
* A supportive and collaborative working environment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed