Assistant Site Manager

Mediaweb Group; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join their dedicated team. This role involves ensuring site safety, managing relationships with stakeholders, and supporting the delivery of high-quality homes. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, relevant qualifications, and a passion for the construction industry. With a focus on collaboration and community engagement, this position offers a chance to make a real impact in building affordable homes.

Benefits

26 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Choice of company car or car allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Holiday buy-back scheme

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Healthshield membership

Life assurance

Share purchase plan

High street/store discounts

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• CSCS card required.
• SMSTS card holder.
• First Aid at Work certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety and compliance.
• Support onsite construction and customer care.
• Liaise with stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Construction Methods

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision

Tools

Zutec

Digital Plot Books

Job description

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about joining a high-performing, customer-focused on-site construction team and genuinely care about building affordable, quality homes where they are needed most?

If you are passionate about what we do at Gleeson and are considering a new challenge, we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join our construction team. You will work with external partners and subcontractors while collaborating with our onsite sales team.

To be considered for this role, you should share our Gleeson values of being Passionate, Collaborative, and Respectful, along with having previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager working on high-volume new build housing developments.

Main Responsibilities

We're looking for proactive individuals who genuinely believe in our mission—building homes and changing lives. We value collaborative leaders who positively influence teams and communicate effectively across departments, both onsite and offsite. You will reinforce directives from the Site and Contracts Manager, helping to deliver projects safely and on schedule. Leading by example is essential.

The Role Includes

• Ensuring the site is operated safely, reinforcing Home Safe procedures, maintaining attention to detail, and proactively ensuring compliance.
• Supporting onsite construction and customer care management.
• Ensuring effective compliance, control, and deployment of construction and customer care activities according to company policies, including managing defects post-completion to achieve 5-star customer satisfaction.
• Liaising with all stakeholders and suppliers, both internal and external.
• Building and maintaining relationships, including engaging with local communities and promoting the Gleeson model.
• Using Zutec and Digital Plot Books tools.

The Ideal Candidate

• CSCS card (minimum requirement)
• NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision or similar, or working towards it; or achieved a Pass or Distinction
• SMSTS card holder
• First Aid at Work certification
• CISRS Scaffold qualification
• Good knowledge of construction methods and processes
• Awareness of relevant codes of practice (e.g., NHBC, Building Regulations)
• Experience in the housebuilding industry
• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager or Site Supervisor is preferred
• Valid UK driving licence

Please ensure you bring your qualifications to the interview, as we will request evidence.

Benefits

• 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Choice of company car or car allowance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Holiday buy-back scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Healthshield membership
• Life assurance
• Share purchase plan
• High street/store discounts
• Development opportunities