Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager for a residential new build development in Fleetwood, Lancashire. The candidate will oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure works progress safely and to programme.

The role requires proven residential new build experience, strong health & safety focus, and the ability to manage multiple trades and subcontractors to deliver quality homes on time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential new build developments.
• Ability to manage multiple trades and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of health & safety on site.
• Comfort working to tight programmes and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day residential development activities from groundwork to handover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, deliveries, and site operatives to maintain build programme.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and workmanship on site.
• Keep accurate site records, carry out inspections and handovers, and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Residential new build

Site management

Health & safety

Quality control

Programme / scheduling

Reading drawings

Job description

Experienced Residential New Build Assistant Site Manager

Location: Fleetwood, Lancashire
Job Type: Freelance / Temporary
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 1 month
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Residential New Build Assistant Site Manager to join a well-established and highly regarded housebuilder on a new build development in Fleetwood, Lancashire.

Our client is an established housebuilder with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, affordable homes, while also maintaining a clear commitment to social value and supporting local communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join an established project team and take responsibility for the successful delivery of a residential development from site commencement through to completion.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in residential new build, with proven experience managing plots, snag lists, subcontractors, site operations, health & safety, quality and programme.

The Role

As Assistant Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of the development, ensuring that construction is completed safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.

You will work closely with the Site Manager and wider site team, coordinating subcontractors and trades while maintaining excellent standards across the development.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the residential development, overseeing construction activities from groundwork through to completion. This will include coordinating subcontractors, trades, deliveries and site operatives, ensuring works are progressing in line with the agreed build programme, drawings and specifications.

A key part of the role will be maintaining high standards of health & safety, quality and workmanship across the development. You will carry out regular site inspections, monitor progress and workmanship, conduct toolbox talks and site briefings, and ensure that any defects, issues or delays are identified and dealt with promptly.

You will work closely with the wider site team, providing regular updates on progress and helping to resolve any construction issues. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate site records, coordinating inspections and handovers, and ensuring properties are completed to the required standard and programme.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Site Manager who is confident taking ownership of site operations and managing multiple trades and subcontractors.

You should have a proven track record working on traditional build developments, with a strong understanding of the housebuilding process from groundworks through to finishing and handover.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced within residential new build housing.
• Confident managing subcontractors and multiple trades.
• Strong on health & safety and site compliance.
• Quality focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Comfortable working to tight programmes and deadlines.
• A strong communicator who can effectively manage trades and subcontractors.
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently.
• Professional and approachable, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Experienced in maintaining high standards of build quality and presentation.

Essential Requirements

Candidates must hold the following current qualifications/certifications:

• SMSTS - Site Management Safety Training Scheme
• CSCS
• First Aid at Work / Emergency First Aid at Work
• Recent and Relevant References

In addition, candidates must have proven experience managing residential new build developments.