Trainee Assistant Site Manager

Knightwood Associates Limited; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national housebuilder in Haverhill is seeking a motivated Trainee Assistant Site Manager to join their team. This role offers a structured development programme, full training, and support in gaining qualifications. Ideal for individuals eager to start a career in construction and who have a genuine interest in housebuilding. A friendly and supportive site team awaits the successful candidate.

Benefits

Full training and structured development programme

Support in gaining qualifications

Friendly and experienced site team

Qualifications

• Keen to start a career in construction/site management.
• Studying or holding a qualification in a related field is preferred.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising day-to-day site operations.
• Support health & safety compliance across the development.
• Help coordinate trades, materials, and site logistics.

Skills

Strong communicator

Problem-solving skills

Organised and proactive

Education

Qualification in Construction or Built Environment

Job description

Salary/rate: £28000.00 - £32000.00 per annum + car allowance

Trainee Assistant Site Manager - Haverhill, Suffolk

Leading National Housebuilder

Our client, a highly respected national housebuilder, is offering a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Trainee Assistant Site Manager to join their team on a brand-new residential development in Haverhill.

This is an ideal role for someone who is passionate about housebuilding, eager to learn, and ready to take their first step into site management. Whether you're currently studying a construction-related qualification, recently completed one, or simply keen to break into the industry, this is an excellent pathway into a long-term career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising day-to-day site operations.
• Support health & safety compliance across the development.
• Help coordinate trades, materials, and site logistics.
• Learn to identify and report quality issues or defects.
• Assist with site paperwork, progress reports, and documentation.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and site visitors.
• Provide support during customer inspections and handover processes.

About You

• Keen to start or progress a career in construction/site management.
• Studying or holding a qualification in Construction, Built Environment or similar (preferred but not essential).
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to learn.
• Strong communicator with good problem-solving skills.
• Organised, proactive, and able to work well in a team.
• A genuine interest in housebuilding and quality homes.

What's on Offer

• Full training and structured development programme.
• Support in gaining qualifications and progressing through the site management pathway.
• Opportunity to work with a major national housebuilder with an excellent reputation.
• A friendly, supportive, and experienced site team.

If this role is of interest, please apply with your up to date CV!