Assistant Site Manager

Daniel Owen Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd in Birmingham seeks an Assistant Site Manager to lead kitchen and bathroom refurbishment projects in social housing. You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors and residents, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery across occupied and void stock.

The role requires a trade background, SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS, First Aid, asbestos awareness and a full UK driving licence. Temporary-permanent contract with strong package and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Trade background and site management experience in social housing refurbishment.
• Experience as Trade/Foreman/Supervisor/Assistant Site Manager in housing projects.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance on live sites.
• Proven ability to coordinate teams, subcontractors and residents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen and bathroom installation projects within occupied and void social housing properties.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and trades to meet programmes and budgets.
• Maintain HSE standards and quality compliance across all works.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks and progress meetings.
• Manage resources, materials and documentation (RAMS, diaries, reports).
• Identify and resolve site issues to safeguard programme continuity.

Skills

Trade background

Experience as Trade/Foreman/Supervisor

Organisation & problem-solving

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Asbestos Awareness

Full UK Driving Licence

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.

Position: Assistant Site Manager

Location: South Birmingham

Salary: Temporary: 220.00 per day Permanent: 37,000 per annum + package

Contract Type: Temporary - Permanent

As Assistant Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for day-to-day site operations, ensuring that all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, in accordance with client specifications and company policies. You will be the key point of contact between the client, residents, subcontractors, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and smooth project delivery from start to finish.

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