Assistant Site Manager

Crest Nicholson plc; Daventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus Scheme

Private healthcare and cash plan

25 days' annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Share Plans

Job summary

Crest Nicholson plc is recruiting an Assistant Site Manager for our Midlands Division, initially based at the Malabar development in Daventry, Northamptonshire. The role focuses on delivering high-quality homes on time, while maintaining safety standards and coordinating with subcontractors and internal teams.

You’ll work closely with site leadership to drive progress, address challenges and ensure finishing quality across plots.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar assistant level role within construction.
• Ability to lead site teams and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Proactive, resilient and focused on delivering quality homes.

Responsibilities

• Support the site manager to deliver projects on time and to budget.
• Ensure safety standards are consistently met across the site.
• Coordinate with trades, suppliers and other departments to maintain progress.
• Provide guidance and direction to subcontractors to achieve targets.

Skills

Leadership

Construction knowledge

Trade skills

Health & safety

Team collaboration

Job description

For over 60 years, we have been delivering premium homes for a life less ordinary. Built with care, quality and attention to detail, our homes are set within carefully planned, sustainable communities in beautifully chosen locations, giving our customers a home they’ll love.

Our success is built on exceptional people, and we’re committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent in the industry. We’ll give you the support, opportunities and culture to thrive, grow your career and be part of something that matters in a place where you can truly belong.

We're currently recruiting for an Assistant Site Manager to join our Midlands Division to be initially based on our Crest Nicholson at Malabar development in Daventry, Northamptonshire.

What does it take to be a successful Assistant Site Manager at Crest?

To carve yourself a career as a quality Assistant Site Manager with Crest, you’ll be proactive and supportive to your manager and the subcontractors who supply you. It is paramount that you are a strong relationship builder to ensure quality workmanship and collaborative problem-solving when faced with challenges and preventing reoccurrences.

You will work closely with other departments in the region as part of the development and construction phases, this is not an isolated role but a key central point in the delivery of quality homes. Your subcontractors will need guidance and direction so that you can work together to reach your targets and deliver an outstanding final product.

The role requires a level of resilience and drive to deliver to the build programme both on budget and to deadlines. You will be naturally motivated to do so and will never compromise on finishing of the product.

Working for Crest means delivering house types where each plot may present new challenges, requiring innovative thinking and flexibility. We build more than 'good' homes, we build exceptional ones.

As a Health and Safety Ambassador, you will ensure your site set up and operations are consistently in line with both Crest and industry standards and practices, from the moment you step onto site, through to the final handover of keys to a property.

We believe communication and good leadership get the job done - we encourage you to develop your leadership skills in the role of Assistant Site Manager while you work your way up to the role of Site Manager.

You will need experience in a similar assistant level role, mixed with your tools and trades knowledge in any specialised area. You’ll also need experience in building traditional homes, with a consistent track record of completing projects.

The Company

Our people are at the heart of our business, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and recognise that everyone has different needs outside of work too. That’s why, wherever possible, we’ll consider flexible working requests across every role, helping you find the right balance between work and life.

We're passionate about creating a culture built on collaboration, openness and continuous development, where your contributions are recognised, your career can grow, and you can make a real impact.

At Crest Nicholson, we care about you as an individual, not just the role you do, and we’re committed to supporting every part of your life — from your wellbeing and financial security to your lifestyle and career. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed with you in mind. This includes:

• Company Bonus Scheme
• Private healthcare and cash plan options
• 25 days' annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Share Plans

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