Exciting opportunity for Trainee Site Managers - Apprenticeship

Stepnell; Rugby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded apprenticeship

Contributory Pension

Car allowance or company car

Job summary

Stepnell is seeking motivated individuals for Trainee Site Manager roles across our regional sites. You will work with a team of professionals on live projects, gaining competency in site management techniques while pursuing formal qualifications.

Starting salary £24,500 with funded apprenticeship, and opportunities to progress to senior management. A full UK driving license or a plan to obtain one is required. Interviews begin January 2027, with start date in September 2027.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; enthusiastic and highly motivated to learn.
• UCAS points required for entry onto an HNC Course; progression to a Construction Management Degree Programme.
• Willingness to progress to a Construction Management Degree Programme and pursue related training.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients and reporting progress to staff and the public.
• Supervising construction workers and hiring subcontractors.
• Buying materials for each phase of the project.
• Monitoring build costs and project progress.
• Conducting quality and safety inspections.
• Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings.
• Maintaining quality control checks.

Skills

Knowledge of building and construction

Time management

Leadership

Teamwork

Initiative and problem solving

Follow instructions

Maths understanding

Safety awareness

Education

UCAS points for HNC entry

Higher Apprenticeship Construction Site Supervision Level 4

BSc Construction Management

MCIOB (or progression toward)

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Stepnell is a leading regional contractor, a complete construction partner with proven end-to-end project lifecycle expertise. We serve a broad spectrum of private and public sector clients, ensuring they realise their vision by providing a more holistic approach to project design, build, management and delivery. We are an established, mature business with the resources and infrastructure to deliver larger, more challenging projects generally up to £25 million.

We are ambitious and continue to grow our business; but despite our stature, we remain a family business at heart. We combine the focus and accessibility of a regional contractor, with a depth of technical competency, professional capability and national reach usually reserved only for larger organisations.

Stepnell has fantastic higher apprenticeship opportunities and we are currently looking for trainee site managers to join our friendly and supportive teams. You will be working as part of a regional team alongside trained professionals and managers to deliver work to the highest standards. You will gain competencies in a wide range of site management techniques.

Stepnell operate across a number of regional offices, in Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Rugby, Bristol, Cardiff, Oxford, Exeter and Southampton. Successful applicants will be based on live construction sites in their region 100% of the time.

No previous experience required but you must be enthusiastic and highly motivated to learn new skills and have a genuine interest in the construction industry. You must have enough UCAS points for entry onto an HNC Course and be willing to progress onto a Construction Management Degree Programme.

You will gain competencies in a wide range of site management techniques and expect to undertake the following:

Liaising with clients and reporting on progress to staff and the public

Supervising construction workers and hiring subcontractors

Buying materials for each phase of the project

Monitoring build costs and project progress

Conducting quality and safety inspections

Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings

Maintaining quality control checks

Motivating the workforce

Day to day problem solving and dealing with any issues that arise

Working on-site in all weathers, at clients’ businesses or in a site office.

To succeed y ou will need:

Knowledge of building and construction

Excellent time management and leadership skills

Business management skills

Good initiative and logical thinking skills.

To understand and follow instructions

To work as part of a team

Good understanding of maths

To follow safety guidelines at all times

Be flexible and adaptable in work activities

Treat all people with dignity and respect

Get to site either with access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence or a plan to ensure you achieve this

Trainee Site Manager

Site Manager

Senior Site Manager

Project Manager

Contracts Manager

Regional Manager

Training

Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card

Higher Apprenticeship Construction Site Supervision Level 4

BSc Construction Management

MCIOB

Rewards

Funded apprenticeship

Starting salary of £24,500

Contributory Pension

You will receive continuous 'on the job' training and professional development.

Excellent career prospects are available for those with the drive and ability to achieve.

Opportunities to progress to senior management, earn more money and build a successful career.

Closing date for applications 31st January 2027

Telephone Interviews - January-February 2027

Face to face interviews - March-April 2027

Offers of employment no later than 31st May 2027

Start Date – 6th September 2027

Why Stepnell

At Stepnell, we’re passionate about empowering our people to thrive. We believe in building fulfilling and rewarding careers by investing in talent, nurturing growth, and inspiring innovation. With the prestigious Investors in People Gold accreditation, we’re proud to place our people at the heart of everything we do. Every team member is valued, and curiosity and collaboration are central to our team culture. We’re committed to enabling our people to make a real impact and drive meaningful change throughout our business.

To show our appreciation, we offer generous and competitive benefits including, an enhanced pension scheme with a Stepnell contribution of 7% to help secure your financial future, annual leave that increases with service and the flexibility to purchase more, a market leading employee referral scheme, and for eligible roles comprehensive health coverage, adjustable start and finish times and a car allowance or company car.

Join us in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your well-being is our priority, and your contributions are truly valued.

About Stepnell

As a family-owned business with over 159 years of history, Stepnell is built on stability, trust, and long-term thinking. We make decisions with the future in mind for our people, our clients and our communities.

Our capabilities span construction, property, development, energy solutions, bespoke joinery and concrete repair, allowing us to offer services that meet a wide range of client needs. Operating through eight regional offices in Rugby, Nottingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Wantage, Bristol, Southampton, and Exeter and across three core business units, we maintain a strong local presence while delivering consistently high standards.

Today, repeat clients account for 75% of our turnover a testament to our reliability and the quality of our relationships.