Assistant Site Manager

Randstad CPE; Great Ayton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The following role is for a capable Assistant Site Manager on a flagship residential project in the UK. You will join a fast-paced team with a clear route from temporary to permanent management for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include supervising subcontractors, ensuring NHBC standards, driving high-end finishes, and maintaining strict safety and quality controls on site.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager on high-spec residential new builds.
• SMSTS certified, CSCS card holder, and First Aid at Work trained.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subcontractors across second fix through to final completion and handover.
• Conduct and sign off pre-board inspections and CML sign-offs.
• Ensure works adhere to NHBC standards, technical specifications, and building regulations.
• Drive high-end finishing, snagging, and de-snagging for five-star handover.
• Support Site Manager with site logistics, inductions, and daily safety briefings.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental compliance on site.
• Demonstrate a proven track record on high-spec residential builds.
• Inspect pre-boards and CMLs as part of standard sign-off process.

Skills

Site management

Quality control

Handover readiness

Health & safety

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Contract: Full-Time, Temporary-to-Permanent

The Role

A leading residential developer is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented

Assistant Site Manager to join a flagship new build development. This project demands an exceptional standard of build quality and customer handover readiness.

Initially offered on a temp-to-perm basis, this role provides an immediate start with a clear, fast-track route into a permanent management position for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise subcontractors across second fix through to final completion and handover.

Carry out rigorous quality control, specifically conducting and signing off

pre-board inspections and

CML sign-offs.

Ensure all works strictly adhere to

NHBC standards, technical specifications, and building regulations.

Drive high-end finishing, snagging, and de-snagging processes to guarantee five-star customer handover condition.

Support the Site Manager in day-to-day site logistics, inductions, and daily safety briefings.

Champion site health, safety, and environmental compliance at all times.

Proven track record as an Assistant Site Manager on high-spec, volume, or bespoke residential new builds.

Practical experience inspecting and signing off

pre-boards and

CMLs.

In-depth working knowledge of current

NHBC standards and warranty guidelines.

A strong eye for detail with demonstrated experience in

high-end internal finishes.

Valid certifications:

SMSTS

CSCS Card (Black or Gold supervisory/managerial level preferred)

First Aid at Work (3-day)

Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

Immediate start on a stable, long-term development.

Competitive weekly pay during the temporary phase.

Guaranteed transition to a permanent contract upon successful completion of the trial period.

Comprehensive permanent benefits package (pension, bonus structure, holiday allowance).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.