Assistant Site Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; East Lockinge; On-site; GBP 44,280 - 46,125; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting for an Assistant Site Manager- Residential in Wantage, Oxfordshire, to support a fast-paced volume housing development. You will work with the senior site team and subcontractors to keep operations moving, ensuring safety and quality.

This role requires SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS, plus strong communication and a proactive approach. On offer is a day rate of £240–£250 with clear pathways to grow into full site management.

Qualifications

• Experience on volume new-build housing sites.
• Proactive mindset with strong learning ability.
• Valid SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS Card.

Responsibilities

• Support senior site team in daily operations on a fast-paced site.
• Coordinate subcontractors to keep work moving safely.
• Conduct inductions, enforce health & safety rules, give toolbox talks.
• Manage quality control and progress reports for plots.
• Maintain site diaries and update progress documentation.

Skills

Site management

Communication skills

Learning agility

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Site Manager- Residential

Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire

Sector: Volume Housebuilding Site

Day Rate: £240.00 - £250.00

The Opportunity

Are you an ambitious Assistant Site Manager, Finishing Foreman, or trade-up professional looking for a structured step up? We are seeking a , high-energy driven Manager to join an ongoing, fast-paced volume housing development in Wantage.

This role is specifically created for someone who has a solid foundation in new-build housing but is hungry to learn, adapt, and grow. Working closely alongside an experienced management team, you will be given the support, training, and "room to run" needed to fast-track your career into full Site Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the senior site team in managing daily operations on a fast-paced volume building site.


• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring work moves forward productively and safely.


• Conduct site inductions, enforce strict Health & Safety compliance, and deliver toolbox talks.


• Manage quality control, driving plots through to high-standard CML finishes.


• Maintain clear records, site diaries, and progress reports.

What We Are Looking For

• You must have prior experience working on a volume new-build housing site (e.g., with a developer or major residential contractor).


• Someone who is proactive, open to feedback, and possesses excellent "learning space" to absorb new skills.


• Valid SMSTS, First Aid, and an active CSCS Card are essential.


• Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build rapport with site trades and subbies.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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