Trainee Assistant Site Manager

Job description

Within the Construction environment, think about buying materials, managing big projects, ensuring health and safety and customer service. At any given time, you'll find us working on some circa 400 developments in both towns and rural areas across the UK, and every one poses unique challenges. Some are from scratch on brownfield sites; others see us adapting existing buildings, like old factories or disused hospitals.

We need people who can bring us fresh ideas and imagination on one hand, and the commercial ability to manage people, budgets and costs on the other. It is testament to the professionalism of our construction teams that for an unprecedented thirteenth year, Site Managers have won more NHBC Pride in the Job Awards than any other housebuilder.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will be involved and will assist in the management of site, supporting and actively seeking to learn about site management and construction. All activities must support the delivery of targets in regard to health and safety, to build programme quality, customer care, and cost.

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance on site at all times to the company health and safety standards and processes, NHBC standards, building regulations, and overall quality standards

Reporting any activities or actions to the Site Manager that could affect health and safety, quality, customer care, or cost

Liaising with other internal departments, externals suppliers and partners to ensure the build programme is achieved

Helping in the monitoring of material levels on site to ensure the minimum amount of stock, but enough to ensure the site programme is met and all labour is efficiently employed

Ensuring that all plots are built to the highest standard of quality, and contribute to a high standard of overall presentation on site, at a minimum

To carry out some reporting of defects on IFix

Showing a good behavioural example in all aspects of health and safety, organisation, conduct, quality of work, and professionalism.

Qualifications

Confident communicator with a positive attitude

Show signs of leadership and developing assertive skills

Ability to prioritise tasks, demonstrating a good problem‐solving ability

Appetite for learning and gaining experiences in all areas of site management and customer care

Why work with Barratt Redrow PLC?We've been nationally recognised as a 5‐star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high‐quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. It's because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex‐Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.

Hybrid WorkingBarratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office‐based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.

Equity and InclusionWe are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.

BenefitsAs part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover – Single Cover

26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days)

Additional BenefitsToday's housebuilding professional need tomorrow's benefits, so they're ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

Private medical coverPrivate healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more—including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

PensionFirst‐class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

Annual Health AssessmentAll colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

So much more...From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share‐buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About NorthamptonWe're proud to create homes that are built to last and help bring to life a brighter future for modern families.

Whether it is homes focused on first‐time buyers, or those aimed towards customers taking the next step in their homeownership journey, we provide award‐winning quality and innovative design. That's why we've been awarded the maximum 5 Stars from the Home Builders Federation since 2009, making us the only major national housebuilder to achieve this.

Where you'll beworkingHere is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.

Putting diversity and inclusion front and centreWe know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

Thinking ahead to leave a better world behindWe're building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day‐to‐day action we take.

See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Swadlincote

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English