Assistant Site Manager

Knightwood Associates; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional housebuilder in England is looking for an Assistant Site Manager for a large-volume residential development. The role involves supporting site operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have experience in new-build residential construction and relevant qualifications. This position offers a pathway to progress to Site Manager, along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience within new-build residential construction (housebuilding experience preferred).
• Background in a Trainee, Finishing Foreman, or Assistant Site Management role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision and coordination of subcontractors.
• Monitor health & safety and ensure site compliance.
• Support quality checks, inspections, and snagging.
• Help manage build programmes and site logistics.
• Maintain site records and progress documentation.
• Assist with customer care and home handovers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Relevant site qualifications such as SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS, and First Aid (or working towards)

Job description

Assistant Site Manager - New Build Housing

Location: Bedfordshire

An established and growing regional housebuilder is looking to appoint an Assistant Site Manager to join their team on a large-volume residential development near Northampton. This privately owned developer has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality homes across the Midlands and surrounding regions. With a strong land pipeline and a focus on long-term growth, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their site management experience and progress their career within a supportive and well-structured business.

The Role

Working alongside an experienced Site Manager, you will support the day-to-day operations of a busy new‑build housing site, helping to ensure homes are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

• Assisting with the supervision and coordination of subcontractors
• Monitoring health & safety and ensuring site compliance
• Supporting quality checks, inspections, and snagging
• Helping to manage build programmes and site logistics
• Maintaining site records and progress documentation
• Assisting with customer care and home handovers

About You

• Experience within new‑build residential construction (housebuilding experience preferred)
• Background in a Trainee, Finishing Foreman, or Assistant Site Management role
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive attitude with a desire to learn and progress
• Relevant site qualifications such as SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS, and First Aid (or working towards)

Why Apply?

• Join a large-scale development offering strong exposure to volume housebuilding
• Work within a supportive management team focused on developing talent
• Clear opportunity for career progression to Site Manager
• Stable, well‑established business with a strong regional presence and future workload secured
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their experience, take on more responsibility, and develop a long-term career in housebuilding