Trainee Assistant Site Manager

Allison Homes; Manthorpe, Whittlesey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housebuilder is seeking a motivated Trainee Assistant Site Manager to join their team in Manthorpe, UK. In this role, you will work alongside experienced construction teams to learn site management responsibilities while receiving structured in-house training and mentoring from senior staff. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a commitment to personal development. This position offers a competitive salary and career progression, with additional perks like a discretionary bonus and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Car allowance

25 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection Scheme

Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme

House purchase discount scheme

Qualifications

• Some industry-specific experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in construction, with a commitment to achieving a degree-level qualification.
• Willingness to learn, be curious, and take responsibility for your development.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Site Manager to plan and coordinate site set-ups.
• Manage and support a build programme for timely home delivery.
• Assist in the selection and procurement of the supply chain.
• Support in managing staff and subcontractors.
• Take control of your own learning and development.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent organisational skills

Great communication skills

Self-motivated

Customer focused

Education

Minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 or above

Minimum Level 3 qualification (A-Level or equivalent)

Tools

Construction-related software

Job description

Trainee Assistant Site Manager

At Allison Homes, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the Central and East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England.

Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone.

We are proud of our people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything we do. Our Values are at our heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, Passion and Performance.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans and goals, to be part of our journey and to grow their career along with our success.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to start their career in site management with Allison Homes. As a Trainee Assistant Site Manager, you will work alongside experienced Construction teams to learn, develop, and contribute to the successful delivery of new homes in line with a structured build programme.

You will receive a structured in-house training programme, along with support in achieving a relevant qualification, including day-release study where necessary. This role provides direct exposure to site management responsibilities, mentoring from senior staff, and regular progress reviews to support your development. In return, we require you to be eager to learn, proactive, and committed to progressing in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Site Manager to plan and coordinate temporary and permanent site set-ups/compounds.
• Manage and support a build programme, ensuring that homes are delivered on schedule and to a consistently high standard.
• Assist in the selection and procurement of the supply chain, conducting cost reviews and implementing required actions.
• Support in managing directly employed staff and subcontractors to achieve production objectives.
• Be prepared to take on responsibility when deputising for the Site Manager.
• Take control of your own learning and development, actively participating in training opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and site quality standards.
• Gain a strong understanding of commercial aspects, cost control, and site logistics.
• Maintain excellent communication with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations

What you will bring

• Some industry-specific experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent organisational skills.
• Great communicator, self-motivated, and customer focused.
• A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, plus a minimum Level 3 qualification (A-Level or equivalent).
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in construction, with a commitment to achieving a degree-level qualification.
• IT literate, with the ability to work with construction-related software and digital tools.
• Willingness to learn, be curious, and take responsibility for your development.
• The ability to embrace and role model our company values – Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, Passion and Performance.

What you get in return

• Competitive salary.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme, T&Cs apply).
• 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service).
• Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opt in – Simply Health Cash Plan.
• Allison Homes House purchase discount scheme.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with Allison Homes? If this sounds like you, apply today by sending us your CV along with a covering email or letter to [e-mail] by the closing date of 28th November 2025.

This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, and therefore you should apply for this job as soon as possible.