GRAHAM Academy - Site Engineer - Apprenticeship 2026

About The Role

Graham Academy - Trainee Site Engineer

APPRENTICESHIP 2026

Benefits: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate), Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

As GRAHAM continues to grow and develop, we're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Building Division as a Trainee Site Engineer. This is your chance to be part of a company that's shaping the future of the built environment and investing in yours.

As a Trainee Site Engineer, you will work at the heart of operations to ensure everything is built safely, accurately, and to the highest quality.

At GRAHAM, we invest in your growth, providing you with the tools, mentoring, and opportunities to connect your learning with real-world impact. You'll build technical expertise and confidence on-site while developing communication and leadership skills.

This is your chance to launch a rewarding career, where no two days are the same, every project makes a visible difference, and your future in construction can really take shape.

Job Description

The Trainee Site Engineer shall:

• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to
• Undertake Surveying and setting out duties
• Check drawings and quantities
• Assist in scheduling of materials
• Plan the work and efficiently organise site operations to meet an agreed programme of deadlines
• Liaise with any consultants and sub-contracts engaged in the project as necessary
• Ensure quality records necessary to meet quality requirements are maintained
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
• Arrange testing of materials
• Undertake the testing and calibration of instruments used
• Keep a Site Diary
• Fully interact with other members of the construction site team
• Liaise with other function/departmental managers
• Introduce improvements and innovation where appropriate to areas of responsibility
• Other duties as required by the Site Manager to facilitate construction of the works

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Trainee Site Engineers and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Personal Specifications

Technical Competencies

Essential

• Currently studying, or planning to study, a higher or degree-level apprenticeship programme in a construction engineering/management or relevant discipline
• Demonstrate an understanding of construction management practices
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Commutable distance to Berkshire
• Full UK Driving License
• Strong IT Skills

Desirable

• An appreciation of Health & Safety practices
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Previous work experience specifically in Construction industry
• Able to demonstrate problem-solving

Behavioural Competencies

Essential

• Commercial Awareness: strong business acumen combined with the creativity and vision to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.
• Leadership skills: Communicates and gains team commitment to a vision, able to motivate staff and provide direction and vision.
• Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.
• Customer Focus: Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer, beyond those initially expressed. Always works closely with customers, developing an independent view of their needs and acting in their long-term interest.
• Influencing: Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.
• Initiative: is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Ability to work unsupervised.
• Team Player: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honesty, loyalty and commitment.

Graham Routes To Becoming a Site Engineer:

Technical Apprenticeships

Technical Apprenticeships are available at a number of entry points from GCSE, A Level, or BTEC awards. We are currently seeking to recruit individuals hoping to transition onto a Higher-Level or Degree Level Apprenticeship, which are offered from Level 4 to Level 7.

A Higher Apprenticeship provides a structured pathway to develop your skills while earning a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in the workplace alongside dedicated study time, with all training costs fully funded. These programmes offer a clear route to professional body membership and can lead to rewarding careers.

Our Commitment To You

We are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people where everyone is recognised as an individual and where the richness of a diverse workforce is embraced to maximise business performance and to deliver lasting impact. The principles of Fairness, Inclusion & Respect (FIR) help create a positive team culture, a safer and healthier workplace, more innovation through diversity of ideas and a more productive workforce - everything thrives when we feel valued.

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying, as we may be able to sponsor a work permit on your behalf. Individuals with a current time-restricted right to work in the UK should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients, and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.

All applicants must complete an online monitoring form.