Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece, on behalf of a 150-unit traditional housebuilder in Altrincham, seeks an experienced Assistant Site Manager to support the Site Manager on a 3-month contract. The role focuses on safety, programme and quality across a new build residential development.

You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress, uphold health and safety standards and ensure timely completion, with strong emphasis on traditional build practices.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager within new build housing.
• Traditional build experience is essential.
• Experience on residential developments.
• Valid SMSTS or SSSTS.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager to run the development, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to required quality standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress, maintain health & safety standards and help ensure the development remains on programme.

Skills

Assistant Site Manager

New build housing

Traditional build experience

Residential developments

SMSTS/SSSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Health & Safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Site team support

Job description

Reference: ASMALTRINC_1788361845
Posted: September 2, 2026

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and confident Assistant Site Manager to support the Site Manager to join a 150-unit traditional housebuilder in Altrincham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager with a strong background in new build housing specifically traditional build to join an established developer on a 3-month contract.

The Role

As Assistant Site Manager, you will work closely with the Site Manager to support the day-to-day running of the development, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

You will be involved in coordinating subcontractors, monitoring progress, maintaining health & safety standards and helping to ensure the development remains on programme.

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within new build housing
• Traditional build experience is essential
• Experience working on residential developments
• Valid SMSTS or SSSTS
• Valid CSCS
• Valid First Aid
• Good knowledge of health & safety, quality and programme management
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to effectively support the Site Manager and wider site team

Candidates must have previous new build housing experience and a strong understanding of traditional build construction.

• Location: Altrincham, Cheshire
• Build Type: Traditional Build
• Start: October
• Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience