Graduate Assistant Site Manager

Bouygues Construction SA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is hiring a Graduate Assistant Site Manager to support project coordination in London. This role offers structured training over two years, blending classroom learning with on-the-job experience. Candidates should have a 2:1 degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and a genuine interest in the industry. The firm provides competitive salaries, support for chartership, and opportunities to work on complex projects.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Structured training

Chartership support

Networking opportunities

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a graduate program with a structured training scheme.
• Genuine interest in the construction industry required.
• Demonstrated key values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing.

Responsibilities

• Support project coordination and control of onsite construction.
• Participate in technical and soft skills training.
• Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Interest in the construction industry

Team collaboration

Education

2:1 Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

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.

Supporting our London & Southeast region as a Graduate Assistant Site Manager you will learn and develop the skills necessary to support the project in the co-ordination and control of the onsite construction process. As a Graduate Assistant Site Manager you will 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.

Application Process:

Please make sure you upload your current CV. It must include the following information: the name of your University - Degree course - Expected or obtained degree level - Graduation date. Please make it clear if you are about to graduate or have graduated.

Closing Date : 30 January 2026

What you’ll need

A 2:1 in Civil Engineering, Construction Management

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
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Blend of structured training and hands‑on experience
• 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
• Designated line manager to support all aspects of your development
• Volunteering opportunities

Company overview - a global diversified industrial group

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues group, a diversified industrial group with a strong corporate culture, with its businesses focussing on three sectors: construction, telecoms and media. With annual sales of over €35.6 billion and operations in over 90 countries, the financial strength of the Bouygues group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Bouygues UK’s construction, development and project finance expertise brings a world of technical know‑how to improving the built environment. Our approach is based on collaborative thinking, cultural diversity and an appetite for challenge and innovation. We focus on sectors where value can be added through the technical knowledge, skills and experience of Bouygues UK and the wider global Bouygues group. Sectors include residential (including social housing, PRS, private for sale homes, mixed‑use, care homes and student accommodation); and education (from nursery schools through to higher education) as well as technically complex projects across sectors where the company’s expertise can be maximised.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues, we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under‑represented 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.

Equal Opportunities

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.