Assistant Site Manager

Skilled Careers; Heybridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking an Assistant Site Manager for a flagship 280-unit residential development in Heybridge, Essex. The role supports senior site leadership to deliver homes safely, on time and to high quality standards.

You will coordinate on-site operations, manage trades, monitor progress, and uphold NHBC requirements while supporting customer care at handover. A clear path for career progression with a prominent PLC developer awaits.

Qualifications

• Proven house building experience required.
• Eager to progress career with a reputable developer.
• Strong understanding of traditional build methods and NHBC standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on-site operations and drive progress.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades daily.
• Monitor build programmes and site progress.
• Maintain health and safety across the site.
• Conduct quality inspections and snagging.
• Ensure NHBC standards are met throughout construction.
• Support customer care during handover stages.
• Maintain site records and report progress to senior management.

Skills

ASM experience

Volume house building

Traditional build methods

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Production supervision

NHBC knowledge

Leadership potential

Education

SMSTS/SSSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Assistant Site Manager

Heybridge, Essex

Up to £55,000 + Package

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading PLC House Builder for an exciting opportunity on a flagship 280-unit residential development in Heybridge, Essex. This is a fantastic chance to join an established business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality homes and excellent career progression opportunities.

The Role

Working alongside the Senior Site Manager and Project Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of this large-scale development, ensuring homes are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

• Assisting with the management of all on-site operations
• Coordinating subcontractors and trades on a daily basis
• Monitoring build programmes and maintaining site progress
• Managing health and safety across the development
• Conducting quality inspections and snagging
• Ensuring NHBC standards are achieved throughout construction
• Supporting customer care during handover stages
• Maintaining site records and reporting progress to senior management

About You

We are looking for someone with proven house building experience who is eager to progress their career with a respected developer.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within volume house building
• Strong knowledge of traditional build construction methods
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to drive production whilst maintaining quality standards
• Good understanding of NHBC requirements
• Positive, proactive attitude and strong leadership potential

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS or SSSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £55,000
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a leading PLC developer