Assistant Site Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; Great Ayton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus structure

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Randstad CPE is hiring an Assistant Site Manager for a flagship residential development in the UK. The role is temp-to-perm with an immediate start, offering a fast-track path to permanent management for the right candidate.

You will supervise subcontractors, conduct quality control, and ensure adherence to NHBC standards and building regs, while supporting daily site logistics and safety briefings. An attractive permanent package follows successful probation.

Qualifications

• Proven ASM on high-spec residential new builds.
• Experience inspecting pre-boards and CMLs for sign-offs.
• In-depth NHBC standards knowledge and warranty guidance.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subcontractors from second fix to handover.
• Carry out rigorous quality control and sign off pre-board inspections and CMLs.
• Ensure works meet NHBC standards, specs and regulations.
• Drive high-end finishing, snagging and de-snagging for 5-star handover.
• Support Site Manager with day-to-day site logistics and inductions.
• Lead safety and environmental compliance on site.

Skills

Site management experience

Quality inspection

NHBC standards knowledge

Detail-oriented

Pre-board and sign-off experience

First Aid at Work

SMSTS

CSCS Card

Driving Licence

Job description

Assistant Site Manager (Temp-to-Perm)

Location: Yarm

Contract: Full-Time, Temporary-to-Permanent

Rate / Salary: Negotiable

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.

Essential Requirements

• 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