Trainee Site Manager (Commercial)

The Shelford Group is a large construction company providing residential and commercial construction services across the Perth metropolitan area and the southwest region for over 30 years. 

We are offering an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated and self-directed person to join our commercial construction team as a Trainee Site Manager.  Working alongside our highly skilled Commercial Construction Team, you will learn and apply all aspects of onsite management and administration of our commercial projects. 

Your role:

While this is an trainee position, we expect that your learning curve will be steep and that within a short period of time you will be an integral member of our onsite construction team, at which time your role will include:

• Managing all facets of construction on site in accordance with project specifications, drawings and programs, as well as Shelford's construction, safety and environmental management plans
• Scheduling and managing site personnel, contractors, suppliers & materials for optimum workflow on site
• Executing critical quality and safety checks to ensure that Shelford's strict performance standards are met
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with our clients, contractors and other external stakeholders

Ideally, as the successful candidate you will have:

• 5+ years of hands on trade experience in the commercial and industrial sectors (carpentry trade will be well regarded)
• Strong commitment to high standard of safety and quality
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively alongside multiple trades in large residential or commercial projects, completing works to strict quality standards and timeframes
• Excellent time and process management skill
• Experience in coordinating the work of employees and/or sub-contractors is preferred

In return, we will offer you:

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to work on a range commercial, industrial, government and defence projects
• Growing business with career development opportunities
• Strong practical management support
• Friendly and supportive work environment

If you think you have the drive and commitment to capitalise on this exciting opportunity, please click the APPLY button to submit your up-to-date resume and cover letter.

Please note that all applications will be held in the strictest confidence and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  If you are not contacted, we thank you for your interest however please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Any offer of employment is contingent on The Shelford Group, accepting the results of a National Police Certificate provided by the candidate.