Assistant Site Manager

Lovell Homes; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading affordable housing developer in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Assistant Site Manager. You will support site management, maintain quality standards, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the construction industry, relevant certifications, and experience in supervising teams. This role offers competitive benefits including life assurance, pension, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

26 days holidays

Life Assurance

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to discount portal

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of building/construction industry, including NHBC and building regulations.
• Experience supervising operatives and meeting deadlines within budget.
• Good health and safety knowledge in construction.

Responsibilities

• Support the site management team and monitor work quality.
• Ensure compliance and service levels are met.
• Liaise with inspectors to ensure technical compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of building/construction industry

Health and safety knowledge

Supervising operatives

Meeting deadlines

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Site Management or equivalent

CSCS card or affiliate CSCS

Certifications such as SMSTS/SSSTS

Job description

Permanent, 40 hours per week

We are currently recruiting an Assistant Site Manager to support the site management team and monitor work quality to ensure compliance and standards. You will ensure service levels are met professionally and assist the Site Manager in planning, managing, and controlling daily operations to complete work on time and within budget. With a good understanding of health and safety, you will ensure internal and external stakeholders follow policies and procedures. You’ll liaise with NHBC, Building Control, Highways, and Water Authority Inspectors to ensure technical compliance and programme adherence.

Applicants should have a good knowledge of the building/construction industry, including NHBC and building regulations, with experience supervising operatives and meeting deadlines within budget. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 6 in Site Management or equivalent, a CSCS card or affiliate CSCS, and relevant certifications such as SMSTS/SSSTS, along with good health and safety knowledge in construction.

Benefits

• Holidays - 26 days
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Ability to purchase additional holiday
• Access to discount portal
• Cycle to Work scheme and the Lovell Way to EV
• Digital GP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sharesave Scheme

As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of affordable, mixed-tenure homes, renowned for innovation and excellence in high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.

We are dedicated to enhancing communities, building quality homes, and supporting our staff. Developing talent is key to our success. Lovell values diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunities employer.

The Lovell culture empowers colleagues to make decisions locally, challenge the status quo, and work collaboratively to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work.