Assistant Site Manager

Linsco Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in Birmingham is seeking an ambitious Assistant Site Manager to oversee site operations in a timber frame housing development. The successful candidate will support the Site Manager, coordinate trades, and ensure health & safety compliance. Required skills include experience in new build housing and certifications like SMSTS, SSSTS, and CSCS. This role offers a temporary to permanent opportunity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager with new build housing.
• Knowledge of timber frame construction preferred.
• Ambitious and looking to progress within a housing scheme.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in overseeing site operations.
• Coordinate and supervise trades for quality standards.
• Monitor health & safety compliance on site.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Valid SMSTS/SSSTS certification

First Aid at Work certification

CSCS certification

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Site Manager to join a timber frame volume housing development in South Birmingham. The role is being offered on a temporary to permanent basis, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to secure a long-term position with a leading housebuilder.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in overseeing day-to-day site operations.
• Coordinate and supervise trades to ensure quality standards and deadlines are met.
• Monitor health & safety on site and ensure compliance at all times.
• Assist with snagging, inspections, and site handovers.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and the wider project team.

Requirements

• Essential previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within new build housing
• Knowledge of timber frame construction preferred.
• Valid SMSTS/SSSTS, First Aid at Work, and CSCS certifications.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ambitious, proactive, and looking to progress within a large housing scheme.

If you are interested in gaining a permanent position or looking for a move, please contact me and apply with your CV.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.