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Assistant Site Manager
Trainee Assistant Site Manager – Bellway Homes
Company: Bellway Homes Salary: Competitive Type: Full Time Region: UK - West Midlands Town/City: Wombourne Reference: 314719CON
About Bellway Homes
At Bellway Homes, we recognise that people are the key to our success. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference, fosters a safe working environment, and welcomes adjustments and flexible working options.
Join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders, where your career can grow within an ambitious and supportive organisation.
The Programme: Good Foundations
This is a two-year Trainee Assistant Site Manager programme designed to develop talent and experts in construction management.
What You’ll Gain
- On-site experience: Work across real live projects, gaining hands-on practical experience critical for your role.
- Formal academic training: Complete a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment through four residential, one-week block sessions annually at an industry-leading college.
- Site-based NVQ qualification: Work towards a practical NVQ Level 3 qualification, building the skills you’ve learned in real-world scenarios.
- Networking: Train alongside Bellway trainees from multiple divisions and participate in workshops to build managerial skills.
This programme supports the development of our next generation of managers, ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality homes while upholding our reputation for excellence.
Is This Role Perfect for You?
If you’re passionate about a career in construction, have excellent organisational skills, strong communication abilities, and the drive to achieve your potential, then this is the opportunity for you.
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The Role: Trainee Assistant Site Manager
Under direct supervision, you’ll support the Site Manager and Construction Manager, assisting with day-to-day management of a construction development to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective works while ensuring excellent quality, customer service, and adherence to deadlines.
Key Accountabilities
- Assist in ensuring compliance with Group/Regional Health & Safety procedures, following relevant standards and building regulations.
- Deliver all production requirements in full accordance with technical and planning documents, as well as warranty provider requirements (such as NHBC, LABC Services).
- Immediately report any issues that could impact company performance to the Site Manager, Construction Manager, and Construction Director.
- Ensure Health & Safety, Environmental, and Waste Management Policies are adhered to, supporting the Site Manager.
- Ensure practical site completions align with sales requirements, delivering mutual compatibility.
- Maintain site security and good practice at all times.
- Work according to relevant standards, Codes of Practice, Building Regulations, and current warranty requirements.
- Fully comply with Bellway’s Customer Care Policy to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Manage all site administration, adhering to divisional office requirements.
Experience, Qualifications, and Skills
Preferred Experience
- Experience in construction is highly desirable.
Required Qualifications
- GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or equivalent)
- (A-levels are beneficial but not essential)
- (Level 2 Apprenticeship — Strongly preferred)
Key Skills and Aptitudes
- Effective communication & listening (relating to clients, contractors, and teams)
- Good administration (managing paperwork, schedules, site records)
- Meeting deadlines (thriving in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities)
- Teamwork & independence (balancing individual accountability with collaborative work)
- Problem-solving skills (ability to think critically in complex situations)
- Confidence & discipline (self-motivated, organised, with excellent time management)
- Innovation & resilience (calm under pressure, maintaining standards in challenging conditions)
- Leadership (mentoring and supporting team members, sharing best practice)
- Proficient in IT & Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
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Working Conditions
- Flexible working hours, adapting to project demands.
- On-site outdoor work, including exposure to all weather conditions.
- Travel required, both to development sites and the divisional office.
- Residential training block attendance (1-week sessions every 8 weeks or as required).
What We Offer
In return for your dedication, Bellway Homes provides a competitive compensation package and a wealth of professional development opportunities:
- Competitive salary
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Access to benefits portal (discounts/special offers)
- ShareSave Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life assurance benefits
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Earn and Learn opportunities
Closing Disclaimer
Bellway Homes reserves the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.
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