Assistant Site Manager

Dandara; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in Herne Bay is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a residential development project. This role involves supporting the Site Manager in coordinating daily site operations, ensuring quality and safety standards, and managing subcontractors. Ideal candidates will possess strong NHBC experience, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive attitude. The position offers a competitive salary of £40-50k, a car allowance, site bonuses, and numerous well-being benefits, alongside career development opportunities.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Site Bonus Scheme

Private medical insurance

25 Days holiday, plus bank holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering high-quality residential units.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager or solid No.2.
• Ability to work efficiently on a fast-paced site.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily site operations to meet quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate trades and monitor the progress of construction.
• Support compliance with NHBC requirements.

Skills

Strong NHBC experience

Confident communicator

Organisational skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

Dandara is a long-established and award-winning housebuilder. For over 30 years, we’ve built a reputation for quality, innovation and customer satisfaction, delivering thousands of homes and creating developments our communities are proud of. Our people are at the centre of our success, and we are committed to supporting their growth and development

We are recruiting for a highly capable Assistant Site Manager to join our fast-paced residential development in Lower Herne. This is a key opportunity to step into a thriving, forward-sold 104-unit scheme where construction is progressing rapidly, with groundworks well underway and superstructure and internal works advancing.

This role is ideal for a strong Assistant Site Manager or a proven No.2 looking to progress into a full Site Manager position within the next 12 months.

What You'll Do

Supporting the Site Manager, you will help drive daily site operations, ensuring quality, programme, and Health & Safety standards are consistently achieved. You will be heavily involved in coordination of trades, monitoring progress, and ensuring all build stages meet NHBC requirements and company standards.

Site Coordination and Set up

• Assist in establishing and maintaining site facilities, temporary works, service routes and traffic management.
• Prepare and support method statements for temporary works in line with Health & Safety plans.
• Work closely with the Site Manager and H&S Advisor to ensure site compliance at all times.

Build Management

• Support the supervision of groundworks, formwork, blockwork and associated setting-out checks (E.D.M. use advantageous).
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to programme.
• Review drawings, check work against specifications, and ensure materials and labour are available to meet progress targets.
• Identify issues early, reporting to the Site Manager and implementing agreed solutions.

Quality Assurance

• Maintain high standards of finish across all stages of construction, particularly around brick/blockwork, DPCs, insulation, cavity standards and structural elements.
• Carry out regular inspections and prepare NHBC-ready plots.
• Support sign-off processes in collaboration with NHBC inspectors and internal teams.

Health & Safety

• Implement the company Health & Safety policy and support the preparation of RAMS, permits to work and safe systems of work.
• Ensure subcontractors operate safely and in compliance with site rules.
• Record and report accidents, incidents and near-misses and help promote a strong safety culture.

What You Will Have

• Strong NHBC experience with a proven track record delivering high-quality residential units.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager or a solid No.2 looking to progress.
• Ability to work efficiently on a fast-paced site with multiple plots at varying stages.
• Confident communicator with strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with trades, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety, CDM regulations, and construction buildability.
• Motivated, proactive, and committed to high-quality delivery.

What's In It For You

• Competitive basic salary (£40-50k) based on experience
• Car Allowance
• Site Bonus Scheme
• Private medical insurance
• X3 life assurance.
• Time for You: 25 Days holiday, plus bank holidays plus the option to buy 5 more!
• Well-being Support: Access to 24-hour Health Hero, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and the Health Assured Wisdom App.
• Lifestyle Perks: Cycle-to-work scheme and flexible benefits like gym membership discounts and shopping vouchers.
• Future-focused: Employer-matched pension scheme (up to 5%) and career development opportunities within a growing company.

Important Note

Dandara ONLY accepts direct applications. Any cv's received from recruitment agencies will be considered a free gift. Our Head of Recruitment, Ross Davies will be happy to talk directly to potential candidates so reach out to him directly on Linkedin.