Assistant Site Manager

Changeworknow is part of the Access Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5* housebuilder

Life Cover & Pension

Employee Benefits Platform

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Persimmon Homes invites applications for an Assistant Site Manager to support the Site Manager in delivering high-quality homes on schedule and within budget. The role requires strong knowledge of construction safety standards and NHBC/LABC guidelines, plus CSCS and ideally SMSTS.

You will coordinate with warranty providers, authorities, and subcontractors while maintaining thorough records and ensuring on-site compliance with health and safety policies. A valid UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in the house building industry is essential.
• Understanding of NHBC/LABC/Premier standards is required.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• CSCS Card held by the candidate is required.
• SMSTS qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager with on-site management to meet budgets and timelines.
• Ensure safety inspections and quality standards are observed.
• Coordinate with third parties, local authorities and utility companies.
• Maintain records including inductions, HSE, timesheets and reports.
• Ensure materials are called off timely and stored properly.
• Supervise workforce and subcontractors to meet targets and budgets.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Care to update plot progress.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environment policy.

Skills

House building industry experience

Health and safety knowledge

CSCS Card holder

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision

CSCS Card

SMSTS

Job description

Location: Edinburgh, EH21(Initial Assignment)

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as an Assistant Site Manager and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

At Persimmon, we don’t just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as an Assistant Site Manager, you’ll benefit from:

• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development

What is the role?

The purpose of the role is to assist the Site Manager with the management of the construction site according to company guidelines and goals ensuring all aspects of the project are in conformity with proposed budgets, timelines and construction and quality standards.

What you'll do as an Assistant Site Manager

• Assist with the management of a construction site, to ensure the development is completed on time, to specification and safety regulations, while complying with company and construction build and quality standards
• Ensure all quality and safety inspections are within quality control standards and carried out in accordance with Group guidelines
• Facilitate communication and coordinate activities with external third-parties, such as warranty provider, local authorities and utility companies to ensure achievement of the build programme
• Maintaining accurate records for the development including but not limited to, staff inductions, Health, Safety and Environment, timesheets, incident reports, quality control checklists
• Ensure materials are called off in a timely manner and checked and stored in accordance with Group guidelines
• Supervise activity of the workforce, including all subcontractors, to ensure works are completed on time, to the desired quality standards and within budget
• Work cohesively with other departments across the Operating Company such as Sales and Customer Care to ensure achievement of targets, for example prompt resolution of customer care issues and timely updates relating to plot progress
• Ensure compliance of the site workforce and all visitors with the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy to minimise incidents and accidents

What experience do I need?

• Experience within the house building industry is essential
• Understanding of the NHBC or /LABC/Premier standards
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
• Current CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) is preferred
• Full UK Driving Licence is required
• Qualified to minimum NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision is desirable, however training will be provided