Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading national housebuilder is recruiting an Assistant Site Manager for a large, multi-phase development in Gloucester. The role supports the Site Manager to ensure homes are delivered safely, on programme and to high quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have recent experience in residential construction, with SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager or in a supervisory role on residential construction.
• Knowledge of build programmes, methods and NHBC requirements.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with ability to coordinate multiple trades.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager with daily site management and coordination.
• Supervise subcontractors and trades to ensure safety and quality.
• Monitor build quality and compliance with company procedures and NHBC standards.
• Help maintain construction programmes and progress toward milestones.
• Carry out regular site inspections and address issues promptly.
• Maintain health and safety standards across the development.
• Assist with plot inspections, snagging, and handover preparation.
• Maintain accurate site records and manage resources and materials.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Coordination of trades

Problem solving

Education

SMSTS/SSSTS

CSCS

First Aid certificate

Job description

We are working with a leading national housebuilder to recruit an Assistant Site Manager for a large, multi-phase development in Gloucester. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious construction professional looking to develop their career with an established business offering long-term progression and the opportunity to work on a quality housing development.

The successful candidate will support the Site Manager in the day-to-day running of the site, helping to ensure that homes are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest standards of quality.

The Role

• Assist the Site Manager with the daily management and coordination of site activities.
• Supervise subcontractors and trades, ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standard.
• Monitor build quality and ensure compliance with company procedures and NHBC requirements.
• Help maintain construction programmes and drive progress towards key milestones.
• Carry out regular site inspections, identifying and resolving issues as they arise.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained across the development.
• Assist with plot inspections, snagging and the preparation of homes for customer handover.
• Maintain accurate site records and support the effective management of resources and materials.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager or in a supervisory role within residential construction, and ideally with experience of trad build and timber frame.
• A background in housebuilding, ideally with a volume housebuilder.
• Good knowledge of construction methods, build programmes and quality standards.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple trades.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Relevant qualifications, including SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS and First Aid