Trainee Assistant Site Manager Nationwide

Bellway plc; North East, Cambridge, Leicester, Chelmsford, West Malling; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for their innovative Apprenticeship Programme. This exciting opportunity allows you to gain a Level 4 NVQ in Construction Site Supervision while working alongside experienced professionals in the construction field. You will develop essential skills, including leadership and communication, while contributing to high-quality projects. With a competitive starting salary and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those eager to start their career in construction. Join a company that prioritizes your growth and success, and make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary starting at £22,000

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Access to flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English required; A-levels are desirable.
• Ability to work flexibly and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing construction site operations and ensuring safety protocols.
• Support the Site Manager in adhering to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Decision-making

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English – Grade C/4 or above

A-levels

Job description

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

Following many years of successful programmes, we are delighted to be recruiting for the next cohort of our Apprenticeship Programme for September 8th 2025 start, with brand new opportunity available in our Construction team.

Trainee Assistant Site Manager - opportunities available nationwide with the following Divisions:

• Durham - Houghton Le Spring
• Eastern Counties - Cambridge
• Essex - Chelmsford
• Kent - West Malling
• North East - Gateshead
• Northern Home Counties - Milton Keynes
• North London - Ruislip
• North London Barking - Barking
• North West - Liverpool
• Scotland East - Livingston
• Scotland West - Hamilton
• South London - Redhill
• South West - Bristol
• Thames Gateway - Dartford
• Thames Valley - Reading
• West Midlands - Tamworth

How does the apprenticeship programme work?

Our exciting and innovative Apprenticeship Programmes are designed to attract and develop a diverse range of talented individuals who will contribute to the continued growth and success of our business. You will be studying towards a Level 4 NVQ in Construction Site Supervision, delivered by NHBC. Alongside your day to day role, you will be allocated time to attend the online sessions and work on your qualification.

The Role

The role of Trainee Assistant Site Manager reports to the Site Manager and Construction Manager and assists with the responsibility for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost effective works at all times, while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service are delivered within the given timescales.

Principal accountabilities of the role include:

• Assist with ensuring that Group/Regional Health & Safety procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Assist with delivery of all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time. To conform fully to building regulations and warranty providers’ requirements (NHBC, LABC Services).
• Ensure that anything which is likely to affect the Company’s performance is notified to the Site Manager, Construction Manager and Construction Director or Regional Construction Manager immediately.
• Assist the Site Manager to ensure all Health & Safety, Environmental and Waste Management Policies are adhered to.
• Assist with ensuring that practical completions are formulated with sales requirements to ensure mutual compatibility.
• Assist with ensuring site security and good practice is maintained at all times.
• Build in accordance with relevant standards, Codes of Practice, Building Regulations and warranty requirements in force at the time.
• Fully co-operate with the Company’s Customer Care Policy.
• Ensure all site administration is carried out in accordance with divisional Head Office requirements.

What do I achieve?

• A nationally recognised qualification - Level 4 NVQ in Construction Site Supervision
• Course Duration: up to 4 years, plus end point assessment (EPA)
• Transferable skills such as leadership and communication
• Working for a 5* house builder
• Building a network of likeminded professionals
• Improving your knowledge and understanding of the housebuilding industry

What’s the package?

• Competitive salary - starting at £22,000 with planned increments
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to purchase up to five additional days
• Core/flexible working options depending on role
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to BOB – our flexible benefits platform with discounts from over 800 retailers

What can you bring to Bellway?

The quality of our developments, the standard of our customer service, the strength of our business strategy and the value we deliver for our stakeholders are all a result of the talented people who, together, make up Bellway.

Because of this we are much more interested in what you could do, than what you have already done.

We are looking for apprentices who can demonstrate the following behaviours:

• Demonstrates commercial acumen
• Ability to make reasoned decisions
• Ability to work with people at all levels and from all backgrounds
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and have good time management skills
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

In addition to this, we are looking for apprentices with the following:

• GCSE Maths and English – Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• A-levels are desirable but not essential
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business
• In order to be considered for this programme you must be able to prove eligibility to work in the UK
• A full UK driving license

The Recruitment Process

Online Application: Complete the application form online to submit your details. This will then be screened against our five core competencies listed below, which we feel are essential to effective performance at Bellway.

• Great Communication
• Taking Ownership
• Flexibility

Video Interview: Successful applicants will be invited to complete a Video Interview. This is a one-way video interview that you can record in your own time.

Assessment Centre: The final stage in the process is a half-day virtual assessment centre where you will complete a presentation, team activity and competency-based interview.

Key Information

• Your progress throughout your application will be communicated by our early careers recruitment team via email or telephone – please be as responsive as possible.
• The start date for the programme will be September 8th 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a large volume of applications are received.