Assistant Site Manager - Fortem Advance

Fortem Solutions Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property solutions provider is seeking Trades professionals for a 12-month fast-track program to Assistant Site Manager in the UK. This role involves hands-on training and placements across various sites, promoting career progression in the construction and refurbishment sectors. Candidates should have a background in Trades like Joinery or Bricklaying and exhibit leadership qualities. A competitive salary and generous benefits package, including annual leave, maternity/paternity leave, and healthcare, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

£4,000 Motor Expenditure Allowance

Access to car salary sacrifice scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Sick pay

Life Insurance

Private healthcare and dental care

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have an existing Construction/Refurbishment background.
• Desirable to have formal training or a Trades-related qualification.
• Self-starters who take pride in their work.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a fast-track development programme to become an Assistant Site Manager.
• Gain placements across the wider business to broaden experience.
• Deliver high-quality service in social housing projects.

Skills

Trades background (Joiner, Bricklayer, Carpenter, etc.)

Leadership potential

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Formal Trades-related qualification

Job description

Want to advance your Trades career into a Construction and Refurbishment Site Manager within the Social Housing sector? At Fortem, we care deeply about fixing and improving thousands of properties across the UK. As a family‑owned, national property solutions provider, we deliver:

• Capital Elemental Replacement Works
• Retrofit & Decarbonisation Works
• Major Refurbishment Projects

Working alongside trusted partner suppliers and subcontractors, we proudly serve clients across the social housing market. This is a development role that can be based across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. We're looking for current Trades people who are interested in developing and progressing in their careers into Management.

The Customer

This will be working within our Northern division and can be based across varying sites across the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire regions (Sheffield, Hull, Grimsby, Boston, Stoke, or Chester).

Duties and Responsibilities

We’re seeking skilled tradespeople ready to take the next step in their career. Through our fast‑track development programme, you’ll progress into an Assistant Site Manager position within 12 months, with further opportunities for promotion.

• Training is primarily "on the job," supported by our in‑house Training & Development team.
• You’ll gain placements across the wider business to broaden your experience.
• Competitive salary and full benefits package included.
• We're looking for individuals with an existing Construction/Refurbishment background (for example: Joiner, Bricklayer, Carpenter, Plasterer, Ground Worker, Electrician). Existing formal training or a formal Trades‑related qualification would be desirable, however operational Trades experience is just as important to us!
• This is an excellent 12‑month fast‑track opportunity for any already successful Trades person.

Personal Qualities

• Self‑starters with a passion for performance
• Team players who take pride in their work
• Caring towards customers, colleagues, and supply chain partners
• Motivators and inspirers with leadership potential

We’re looking for hardworking, ambitious individuals who care about quality, teamwork, and making a difference in communities. If you believe you have what it takes to become one of our Site Managers of the future, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience with profit‑related bonus
• £4,000 MEA (motor expenditure allowance)
• Access to a car salary sacrifice scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total)
• Sick pay
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Annual pay reviews
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Vast directory of training on bespoke in‑house Learning Management System
• Life Insurance
• Private healthcare and dental care
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail and mobile phone provider discounts

Who We Are

Fortem are Social Housing property experts. We are a Willmott Dixon Group Company. Our mission is to raise the bar in Social Housing and help our clients provide safe, warm and decent homes for people to live in – because Every Home Matters. We are a standalone business within the group, maintaining flexibility and supporting people’s development. We are investors in people – Gold standard, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

We’re looking for a 12‑month fast‑track programme to become an Assistant Site Manager with further opportunities to grow. Competitive salary & full benefits, on‑the‑job training + development support, long‑term career progression.

Apply by 30th January 2026. If you need any assistance with your application, please contact our team at [e-mail]. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.