Apprentice Trainee Assistant Site Manager

BELLWAY HOMES LIMITED

Leicester (LE19 1YG)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 13 March 2026)

Posted on 11 February 2026

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Summary

At Bellway, our people drive our success. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We offer flexibility and adjustments to help you succeed - just ask us how.

We are recruiting for Trainee Assistant Site Managers in the East Midlands division - Leicester.

Wage

£22,000 a year

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Training course
Construction site supervisor (level 4)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed.

42 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 3 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The role of the Apprentice Trainee Assistant Site Manager reports to the Site Manager and Construction Manager and assists with the responsibility for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost-effective works at all times, while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service is delivered within the given timescales. 

You’ll learn to:

  • Ensure all Health & Safety, Environmental and Waste Management Policies are adhered to
  • Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time
  • To conform fully to building regulations and warranty providers’ requirements (NHBC, LABC Services)
  • Ensure that practical completions are formulated with sales requirements to ensure mutual compatibility
  • Maintain site security and good practice
  • Build in accordance with relevant standards, Codes of Practice, Building Regulations and warranty requirements in force at the time
  • Fully cooperate with the Company’s Customer Care Policy
  • Oversee all site administration, ensuring it is carried out in accordance with divisional Head Office requirements

Where you'll work

East Midlands
Leicester
LE19 1YG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

NHBC SERVICES LIMITED

Training course

Construction site supervisor (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Identify risk of activities and encourage all employees to demonstrate safety-conscious behaviours.
  • Assess, identify and record the environmental impact of projects.
  • Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects.
  • Use effective management principles and be able to supervise construction workers.
  • Understand overall plan for project and measure and record progress against plan.
  • Assess and report on quality standards and assist in commissioning of finished construction projects.
  • Understand financial and legal constraints and measure and record progress against budget.

Training schedule

Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship Standard:

Training:

The apprenticeship will be delivered virtually by NHBC one day per week, alongside hands-on training at your allocated division

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental

Other requirements

A full UK driving license

The location of workplace for the candidate will be confirmed upon appointment, and site will be appropriate based on candidate location. However, please note that some travel will be involved in this role.

About this employer

Bellway is a FTSE 250 house builder, headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, which operates 23 trading divisions across England, Scotland and Wales. The company has grown from a family firm, established more than 75 years ago, into a respected national brand. Bellway began as a small family business in 1946 - with a passion for building exceptional quality homes in carefully selected locations, inspired by the needs of real families. To this day, we maintain these same core values, combining our decades of expertise with the level of personalised care that Bellway is known for.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the programme, subject to business need and performance, you may have the opportunity to continue your future with Bellway, where Construction Management career paths may include:

  • Assistant Site Manager
  • Site Manager
  • Construction Manager
  • Construction Director

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NHBC SERVICES LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014931.

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Closes in 29 days (Friday 13 March 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.