Assistant Site Manager

Berkeley Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Discount platform access

Berkeley Foundation volunteer day

Private pension plan

Group life assurance

Job summary

Berkeley Group in Bath is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to lead and coordinate internal works from second fix through to handover on One Waterside. You will ensure quality finishes and align with Berkeley standards, working with the Senior Site Team, consultants and subcontractors to keep programmes on track.

The role requires hands-on site management, strong communication, and a collaborative approach to deliver high customer satisfaction and safe, compliant build practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential construction or property development.
• Ability to manage packages/phases/blocks on fast-paced developments.
• Hands-on oversight of internal works from second fix through to handover.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for site teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver internal works from second fix to handover, ensuring efficient sequencing of trades.
• Collaborate with Senior Site Team, consultants and subcontractors to maintain programme.
• Monitor progress of second fix activities and escalate risks to avoid delays.
• Maintain clear communication with the Senior Site Team and provide regular progress updates.
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors and stakeholders for a productive site environment.
• Promote Berkeley Group values and a positive on-site culture.
• Drive Health & Safety compliance and adherence to policies.

Skills

Residential construction

Package management

Second fix oversight

Communication

Organisational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Assistant Site Manager

Department: Build

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Bath, Somerset

Reporting To: Project Manager

Description

We're recruiting an Assistant Site Manager for our development in Bath - One Waterside | New Build Homes Bath | Berkeley Developments.

The development comprises of modern residential apartments, with opportunity for additional social housing, delivered across multiple phases. One Waterside is creating a new riverside neighbourhood on the River Avon, offering views across thoughtfully landscaped green spaces, bringing modern living to one of the UK's most historic cities.

The role is responsible for delivering internal works from second fix through to handover. You will take pride in quality, ensuring every finish meets the highest standards and reflects the Berkeley standard.

What you'll be doing

• Support the coordination and delivery of all internal works from second fix through to completion and handover, ensuring efficient sequencing of trades
• Work closely with the Senior Site Team, consultants and subcontractors to maintain programme and resolve on-site challenges
• Monitor progress of second fix activities, identifying and escalating risks to minimise delays and ensure timely delivery
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with the Senior Site Team, providing regular updates on progress and issues
• Build strong working relationships with subcontractors and stakeholders to support a collaborative and productive site environment
• Promote a positive, professional culture in line with Berkeley Group values and ways of working
• Drive a strong Health & Safety culture on site, ensuring full compliance with legislation, company policies and best practice
• Ensure all works meet statutory requirements, Berkeley standards and site processes
• Monitor quality of finishes and workmanship, ensuring defects are identified and resolved promptly
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date digital quality records and documentation using Fieldview EDMS
• Support the delivery of high customer satisfaction, contributing to strong IHR scores and overall customer experience
• Assist in achieving targets for Net Promoter Score and 'Ready' and 'Clean' measures
• Ensure completed plots and site presentation are maintained to a high standard, supporting Sales and Marketing and reflecting the Berkeley brand

What you'll bring

• Demonstrable experience within residential construction or property development environments
• Proven ability to manage packages, phases or blocks on fast-paced or complex developments
• Hands-on experience overseeing internal works from second fix through to completion and handover
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and motivate site teams and subcontractors
• Well-organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and programme pressures effectively
• Collaborative approach, with experience working cross-functionally alongside technical, health & safety, commercial and wider site teams

Why join us?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.

The standard default full-time working hours in the site office are 7:30-4:30 with core working hours 9am-4pm.