Trainee Assistant Site Manager

Castle Donington, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Location: East Midlands region

Reports to: Site Manager

Hours: Full time, Permanent

About the Role:

At Allison Homes, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the 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 and Passion.

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.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications:

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 and Passion.

Full UK driving licence required.

This list is not exhaustive.

The benefit package for this role includes:

Competitive salary. Discretionary Bonus Scheme. Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme in April 2025). 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. Allison Homes House purchase discount scheme.
If you are passionate about construction and eager to build a successful career in site management, we would love to hear from you! Please apply today and take the first step in your career with Allison Homes. Please apply by sending your CV along with a covering email or letter to cv@allison-homes.com by the closing date of Friday 18th July 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company car Company events Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/07/2025

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3309227
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Castle Donington, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned