Assistant Site Manager

Bimplus; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to lead kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes within social housing stock in South Birmingham. The role requires managing site teams, subcontractors, and resources to meet programme targets while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a trade background, proven experience in housing projects, and up-to-date Health & Safety knowledge. A Full UK driving licence and relevant qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Trade background relevant to kitchen and bathroom refurbishment.
• Experience leading site teams on housing projects.
• Knowledge of building trades and installation processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen and bathroom installation projects within occupied and void social housing properties.
• Manage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and trades to ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Uphold the highest standards of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality compliance, ensuring all works are conducted in line with statutory and company procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, toolbox talks, and progress meetings to monitor performance and maintain productivity.
• Manage project resources, including labour, materials, and plant, to achieve cost efficiency and programme targets.
• Produce site documentation including risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), daily site diaries, and progress reports.
• Proactively identify and resolve site issues, escalating where necessary to maintain programme continuity.

Skills

Trade background

Site management experience

Health & Safety awareness

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Asbestos Awareness

Job description

Assistant Site Manager – Social housing kitchen & bathrooms

Daniel Owen are recruiting an Assistant Site Manager to join a trusted contractor delivering high-quality kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes across the social housing sector. They partner with local authorities, housing associations, and asset management providers to improve homes and communities through excellence in service delivery, workmanship, and customer care.

Due to continued growth and new contract awards, they are seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Site Manager to lead and coordinate the successful delivery of kitchen and bathroom installation projects within occupied and void housing stock.

Location: South Birmingham

Contract Type: Temporary – Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen and bathroom installation projects within occupied and void social housing properties.
• Manage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and trades to ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Uphold the highest standards of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality compliance, ensuring all works are conducted in line with statutory and company procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, toolbox talks, and progress meetings to monitor performance and maintain productivity.
• Manage project resources, including labour, materials, and plant, to achieve cost efficiency and programme targets.
• Produce site documentation including risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), daily site diaries, and progress reports.
• Proactively identify and resolve site issues, escalating where necessary to maintain programme continuity.

Candidate Requirements:

• Trade background
• Demonstrable experience as a Trade, Working Foreman, Supervisor, Assistant Site Manager within new build housing or social housing refurbishment.
• Sound technical knowledge of building trades, materials, and installation processes relevant to kitchen and bathroom refurbishment.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with a methodical and professional approach to site management.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and experience ensuring compliance on live sites.

Essential Qualifications:

• SSSTS/SMSTS – Essential
• CSCS Card – Essential
• First Aid at Work – Essential
• Asbestos Awareness – Essential
• Full UK Driving Licence – Essential