Trainee Site Manager - Oxford

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

Benefits offered by this job

Funded apprenticeship

Starting salary of £24,500

Contributory Pension

Job summary

Stepnell is seeking ambitious individuals for trainee site manager roles across Oxford region, with progression to Site Manager and beyond. No previous experience required; you will gain competencies in a wide range of site management techniques on live construction sites.

You must have UCAS points for entry onto an HNC and be willing to progress to a Construction Management Degree. The role offers funded apprenticeship, starting salary £24,500, pension, and clear career progression to senior

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building and construction required.
• Excellent time management and leadership skills.
• Business management understanding and initiative.
• Teamwork and ability to follow instructions.
• Good maths and numerical reasoning.
• Adherence to safety guidelines at all times.
• Flexibility and adaptability in work activities.
• Respectful treatment of all people; plan to get to site with a vehicle or suitable alternative.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Time management

Leadership

Business management

Initiative

Teamwork

maths

Safety compliance

Flexibility

Respect and dignity

Driving licence

Education

BSc Construction Management

MCIOB

Higher Apprenticeship Construction Site Supervision Level 4

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 in Oxford. 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 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.