Assistant Site Manager

Skilled Careers; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45,000-£55,000

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Career progression opportunities

Training opportunities

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking an Assistant Site Manager for a flagship large-scale residential development in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will help manage subcontractors, ensure safety, stay on programme, and uphold quality for a high-volume build.

Ideal candidate has experience in residential housebuilding, strong organisation and communication, and relevant qualifications (SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS, First Aid). Salary £45,000-£55,000 with benefits and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager within residential housebuilding.
• Strong understanding of traditional build construction methods.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive and positive approach to site management.
• Passion for delivering high-quality homes.
• SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS Card and First Aid qualifications (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of subcontractors on site.
• Monitor health & safety compliance across the development.
• Ensure works are completed in line with programme requirements.
• Maintain high standards of quality and presentation throughout the build.
• Support plot completions and customer handovers.
• Coordinate trades and suppliers to ensure efficient site operations.
• Assist with site inspections and audits.
• Drive production whilst maintaining exceptional build quality.

Skills

Assistant Site Manager

Residential construction

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive management

First Aid qualifications

Job description

Large-Scale Residential Development | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Are you an ambitious Assistant Site Manager looking to take the next step in your career with a 5-star volume house builder?

Our client, a highly respected and award-winning house builder, is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join a flagship large-scale residential development in Bury St Edmunds. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an experienced Project Team delivering a high-quality multi-phase housing scheme.

The Role

Reporting to the Site Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day management of the development, helping to ensure homes are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the management of subcontractors on site.
• Monitoring health & safety compliance across the development.
• Ensuring works are completed in line with programme requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and presentation throughout the build.
• Supporting plot completions and customer handovers.
• Coordinating trades and suppliers to ensure efficient site operations.
• Assisting with site inspections and audits.
• Driving production whilst maintaining exceptional build quality.

About You

We are keen to speak with individuals who have:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within residential housebuilding.
• A strong understanding of traditional build construction methods.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive and positive approach to site management.
• A passion for delivering high-quality homes.
• SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS Card and First Aid qualifications (preferred).

What's On Offer?

• Salary between £45,000 - £55,000
• Attractive benefits package
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare (where applicable)
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• The opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading 5-star house builders
• Long-term development and training opportunities

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.