Trainee Assistant Site Manager

Allison Homes Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housebuilder in the United Kingdom seeks a motivated Trainee Assistant Site Manager to join their expanding team. Responsibilities include supporting site management, coordinating builds, and ensuring quality. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4. Benefits include a discretionary bonus, car allowance, and up to 27 days of holiday. Apply now to begin your career with an esteemed company.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Car allowance

25 days holiday, extending to 27 after two years

Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme

Opt in – Simply Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Some industry-specific experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• IT literate, with the ability to work with construction-related software.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Site Manager to plan and coordinate site setups.
• Manage and support a build programme.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain communication with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent organisational skills

Great communication skills

Self-motivated

Customer focused

Willingness to learn

Education

Minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 or above

Minimum Level 3 qualification (A-Level or equivalent)

Job description

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

• 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.

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.