Trainee Assistant Site Manager (full time)

Harpercrewe Ltd.; Higham Ferrers; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured on-the-job training

Mentoring from experienced Site Mgrs

Clear progression pathway to ASM/SM

NHBC and housebuilding training

Job summary

Harpercrewe Ltd. is seeking a Trainee Assistant Site Manager to support the Site Manager on new homes developments. You will help manage daily operations, coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress and uphold safety, quality and customer standards.

This role offers on-the-job training, mentorship from experienced Site Managers and a clear progression pathway to Assistant Site Manager and Site Manager as you gain qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in construction and housebuilding.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Full UK Driving Licence or willingness to obtain one.
• Construction-related qualification or currently studying towards one (NVQ, HNC, HND or Degree).
• CSCS Card.
• Experience within construction through work placement, apprenticeship or employment.
• Knowledge of NHBC standards and residential construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager with daily site operations.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, suppliers and labour.
• Monitor progress against programme and report delays.
• Ensure homes built to drawings, specs and company standards.
• Maintain high levels of productivity and quality across construction stages.
• Promote safety culture on site.
• Assist with site inductions and toolbox talks.
• Ensure compliance with policies and health and safety laws.
• Report accidents and near misses promptly.
• Support site inspections and audits.
• Assist with quality inspections and resolve defects.
• Support pre-handover inspections and customer demonstrations.
• Maintain site records, diaries and progress reports.
• Liaise with subcontractors and internal teams.
• Attend site meetings and contribute to progress discussions.

Skills

Construction interest

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT literacy (MS Office)

UK driving licence

Qualification or studying

CSCS card

Construction experience

NHBC standards knowledge

Education

Construction qualification (NVQ/HNC/HND or degree)

Job description

Location: Site Based, Higham Ferres
Department: Construction
Employment: Full-time

Role Purpose

The Trainee Assistant Site Manager will support the Site Manager in the day-to-day delivery of new homes developments, ensuring homes are constructed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical site management experience and develop the skills, knowledge and qualifications required to progress into an Assistant Site Manager and ultimately a Site Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

Site Management

• Assist the Site Manager with the daily management of site operations.
• Support the coordination and supervision of subcontractors, suppliers and direct labour.
• Monitor construction progress against programme targets and report any delays or issues.
• Assist in ensuring homes are built in accordance with drawings, specifications and company standards.
• Help maintain high levels of productivity and quality across all stages of construction.

Health, Safety and Environmental Management

• Promote and maintain a positive health and safety culture on site.
• Assist with site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Ensure operatives comply with company policies, site rules and current health and safety legislation.
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards and near misses promptly.
• Support site inspections and audits.

Quality Assurance

• Assist with quality inspections throughout the build process.
• Support the identification and resolution of defects and snagging items.
• Help ensure completed homes meet company quality standards before handover.

Customer Service

• Support the delivery of high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Assist with pre-handover inspections and customer demonstrations where required.
• Work with the Customer Care team to resolve defects in a timely manner.

Site Administration

• Maintain site records, daily diaries and progress reports.
• Assist with permits, inspections, delivery schedules and site documentation.
• Ensure notice boards, registers and statutory information are kept up to date.

Teamwork and Communication

• Liaise effectively with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and internal departments.
• Build positive working relationships across the business.
• Attend site meetings and contribute to discussions on progress and performance.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong interest in construction and housebuilding.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Full UK Driving Licence or willingness to obtain one.
• Construction-related qualification or currently studying towards one (NVQ, HNC, HND or Degree).
• CSCS Card.
• Experience within construction through work placement, apprenticeship or employment.
• Knowledge of NHBC standards and residential construction methods.

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Professional and reliable.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take responsibility.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Training and Development

The company will support the successful candidate through:

• Structured on-the-job training.
• Health and Safety qualifications (SSSTS/SMSTS as appropriate).
• NHBC and housebuilding-related training.
• Mentoring from experienced Site Managers.
• Clear progression pathway to Assistant Site Manager and Site Manager.

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Harpercrewe Ltd.
Gallagher House
Gallagher Way
Warwick
CV34 6AF