Assistant Site Manager

Daniel Owen Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to oversee social housing maintenance and refurbishment works across tenanted properties. You will supervise trades, coordinate resources and ensure health and safety compliance while delivering on programme milestones.

The ideal candidate will have SMSTS/CSCS and a proven track record in social housing or similar environments, with strong site administration skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Site Manager in social housing or similar environment.
• Proven ability to manage trades and coordinate operatives.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and site compliance (SMSTS, CSCS).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across tenanted properties.
• Supervise and coordinate direct labour and tradespeople.
• Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
• Monitor progress against programme and report issues.
• Carry out regular site inspections and quality checks.
• Ensure health & safety procedures and site requirements are followed.
• Identify and resolve issues arising on site.
• Ensure materials, labour and resources are available when required.
• Maintain accurate site records and documentation.
• Ensure all works comply with specifications and client requirements.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS

Manual Handling

Asbestos awareness

Working at heights

Site management

Job description

Assistant Site Manager - Social Housing

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a social housing maintenance and refurbishment contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager with experience within social housing, residential maintenance, refurbishment or property services, who is confident managing operatives and subcontractors while ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

The Role

As Assistant Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of works across social housing properties, which will be tenanted. You will oversee site activities, coordinate trades, monitor progress and ensure that works are completed in line with programme, quality and health & safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across properties.
• Supervise and coordinate direct labour and tradespeople.
• Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
• Monitor progress against programme and report any issues or delays.
• Carry out regular site inspections and quality checks.
• Ensure health & safety procedures and site requirements are followed.
• Identify and resolve issues arising on site.
• Ensure materials, labour and resources are available when required.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports and relevant documentation.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant specifications, regulations and client requirements.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as an Assistant Site Manager within social housing, residential maintenance, refurbishment or a similar environment.
• Experience managing trades and operatives.
• A good understanding of health & safety and site compliance.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Relevant SMSTS, CSCS and Manual Handling, asbestos awareness and working at heights.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team and work on a social housing contract, with the potential for long-term employment and progression. If you're an experienced Assistant Site Manager with a background in social housing, maintenance or refurbishment and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you