Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is recruiting an Assistant Site Manager for a 90-unit timber frame development near Horsham, West Sussex, with enabling works underway and the site moving to the next construction stage. You'll report to a Senior Site Manager and work with a visiting Contracts Manager to help drive progress.

The role involves supporting day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors and materials, monitoring build quality to NHBC standards, conducting site inspections, maintaining

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within residential housebuilding.
• Exposure to timber frame construction and NHBC requirements.
• Able to coordinate subcontractors and maintain build quality on programme.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Site Manager with day-to-day running of the development.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades and materials to keep progress on programme.
• Monitor build quality and NHBC standards; conduct site inspections and uphold health & safety.
• Assist with quality checks, plot progression and preparation for handover as the development advances.
• Help manage build sequences and ensure clear communication across the site team.

Skills

Subcontractor coordination

Quality monitoring

Site safety awareness

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid certification

Job description

Assistant Site Manager - 90-Unit Timber Frame Development Near Horsham, West Sussex / Up to £55,000 + Package

We're working with a major UK housebuilder on a 90-unit timber frame development near Horsham, with enabling works already underway and the site moving towards the next stage of construction.

They're looking for an Assistant Site Manager who understands the pace and standards of volume housebuilding and is ready to take an active role in the day-to-day running of the site. Reporting to an experienced Senior Site Manager, with support from a visiting Contracts Manager, you'll be joining at an early stage with the opportunity to get involved as the development progresses.

The Role

• Supporting the Senior Site Manager with the day-to-day running of the development.
• Coordinating subcontractors, trades and materials to keep work progressing to programme.
• Monitoring build quality and ensuring NHBC standards are consistently met.
• Carrying out site inspections and maintaining high standards of health & safety.
• Helping manage build sequences, resolve issues and keep communication flowing across the site team.
• Supporting quality checks, plot progression and preparation for handover as the development advances.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within residential housebuilding.
• Ideally, a background with a PLC or volume housebuilder.
• Understanding of timber frame construction and NHBC requirements.
• Confident coordinating subcontractors, monitoring quality and keeping work on programme.
• A proactive approach, good organisation and the confidence to take responsibility.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £55,000 + package
• A 90-unit timber frame development near Horsham.
• The chance to join during the early stages of the build.
• Support from an experienced Senior Site Manager and visiting Contracts Manager.
• An opportunity to broaden your site management experience and continue progressing your career.