Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Borough of Wyre; Sur place; GBP 46 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Residential New Build Assistant Site Manager for a Fleetwood, Lancashire project. You will oversee daily on-site operations, coordinate subcontractors and trades, and ensure the build progresses safely, on programme and to quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in residential new builds, strong safety discipline, and the ability to read drawings and manage multiple trades.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing residential new build developments.
• Strong health & safety and site compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.

Responsabilités

• Manage day-to-day on-site activities from groundwork to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades and deliveries to maintain build programme.
• Conduct regular site inspections, toolbox talks and quality checks.
• Maintain accurate site records and handovers.
• Ensure safety standards and workmanship meet required quality.

Connaissances

Site management

Health & safety

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Formation

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid at Work

Description du poste

Experienced Residential New Build Assistant Site Manager

Location: Fleetwood, Lancashire
Job Type: Freelance / Temporary
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 1 month
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Residential New Build Assistant Site Manager to join a well-established and highly regarded housebuilder on a new build development in Fleetwood, Lancashire.

Our client is an established housebuilder with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, affordable homes, while also maintaining a clear commitment to social value and supporting local communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join an established project team and take responsibility for the successful delivery of a residential development from site commencement through to completion.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in residential new build, with proven experience managing plots, snag lists, subcontractors, site operations, health & safety, quality and programme.

The Role

As Assistant Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of the development, ensuring that construction is completed safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.

You will work closely with the Site Manager and wider site team, coordinating subcontractors and trades while maintaining excellent standards across the development.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the residential development, overseeing construction activities from groundwork through to completion. This will include coordinating subcontractors, trades, deliveries and site operatives, ensuring works are progressing in line with the agreed build programme, drawings and specifications.

A key part of the role will be maintaining high standards of health & safety, quality and workmanship across the development. You will carry out regular site inspections, monitor progress and workmanship, conduct toolbox talks and site briefings, and ensure that any defects, issues or delays are identified and dealt with promptly.

You will work closely with the wider site team, providing regular updates on progress and helping to resolve any construction issues. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate site records, coordinating inspections and handovers, and ensuring properties are completed to the required standard and programme.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Site Manager who is confident taking ownership of site operations and managing multiple trades and subcontractors.

You should have a proven track record working on traditional build developments, with a strong understanding of the housebuilding process from groundworks through to finishing and handover.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced within residential new build housing.
• Confident managing subcontractors and multiple trades.
• Strong on health & safety and site compliance.
• Quality focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Comfortable working to tight programmes and deadlines.
• A strong communicator who can effectively manage trades and subcontractors.
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently.
• Professional and approachable, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Experienced in maintaining high standards of build quality and presentation.

Essential Requirements

Candidates must hold the following current qualifications/certifications:

• SMSTS - Site Management Safety Training Scheme
• CSCS
• First Aid at Work / Emergency First Aid at Work
• Recent and Relevant ReferencesIn addition, candidates must have proven experience managing residential new build developments.