Assistant Site Manager

ARC Group; Heybridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits

Job summary

ARC Group is recruiting an Assistant Site Manager for a permanent position in Heybridge, Essex. You will support the Site Manager with day-to-day management of a residential development, coordinating subcontractors, monitoring progress and ensuring quality and safety standards.

You should have experience in traditional build residential housing, NHBC knowledge, and a Level 4 NVQ in construction site supervision or management, plus a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager on residential developments.
• Level 4 NVQ in Construction Site Supervision or Management.
• Experience with NHBC standards and build quality expectations.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and site compliance.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of a residential housing development.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, trades and site personnel to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
• Monitor build progress against the construction programme, identifying potential delays and supporting corrective actions.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, building regulations and NHBC standards.
• Maintain quality control through regular site inspections and prompt defect rectification.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture and ensure compliance with policies and statutory requirements.
• Assist with site inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessments and method statement compliance.
• Monitor materials, deliveries and site logistics to ensure resources are available when required.
• Liaise with the Site Manager, technical teams, contractors and stakeholders to resolve site issues and maintain progress.
• Support inspections, quality checks and sign-off processes throughout the build programme.
• Help ensure plots are completed to the required specification and handed over on programme deadlines.
• Maintain accurate site records and contribute to progress reporting.
• Assist with customer care and handover activities, ensuring completed homes meet quality expectations.

Skills

Experience as Assistant Site Manager

NHBC standards knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Communication & organisation skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 4 NVQ Construction Site Supervision/Management

Job description

Assistant Site Manager

Location: Heybridge, Essex Salary: £50,000 £55,000 + car allowance + benefits Job Type: Permanent Sector: Residential New Build

We are working in partnership with a leading PLC residential developer to recruit an experienced Assistant Site Manager for a permanent opportunity based in Heybridge, Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established national housebuilder with a strong reputation for quality, customer satisfaction and delivering high-quality new homes. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day management of a residential development, ensuring homes are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest standards of workmanship.

Working closely with the Site Manager and wider construction team, you will play a key role in coordinating subcontractors, monitoring build progress, maintaining health and safety standards and ensuring all homes meet the required quality specifications.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in traditional build residential housing, a strong understanding of NHBC standards and a minimum Level 4 NVQ qualification in a relevant construction or site management discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of a residential housing development.

• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, trades and site personnel to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

• Monitor build progress against the construction programme, identifying potential delays and supporting the implementation of corrective actions.

• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, building regulations and NHBC technical standards.

• Maintain a strong focus on quality control, carrying out regular site inspections and ensuring defects are identified and rectified promptly.

• Promote a positive health and safety culture, ensuring site activities comply with company policies and statutory requirements.

• Assist with site inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessments and method statement compliance.

• Monitor materials, deliveries and site logistics to ensure resources are available when required.

• Liaise with the Site Manager, technical teams, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve site issues and maintain progress.

• Support inspections, quality checks and sign-off processes throughout the build programme.

• Help ensure plots are completed to the required specification and handed over in line with programme deadlines.

• Maintain accurate site records and contribute to progress reporting.

• Assist with customer care and handover activities, ensuring completed homes meet the developer's quality expectations.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager

• A minimum Level 4 NVQ qualification in Construction Site Supervision, Construction Site Management or a relevant equivalent discipline.

• Proven experience working for a residential developer or housebuilder.

• A solid understanding of traditional build construction methods, particularly low-rise housing developments.

• Practical experience working to NHBC standards and maintaining high levels of build quality.

• A good understanding of health and safety legislation, site compliance and risk management.

• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing trades on a live residential development.

• The ability to monitor construction programmes and ensure works are completed to deadlines.

• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

• A proactive attitude with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering quality homes.

• A full UK driving licence.