Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Kendal; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London seeks an Assistant Site Manager for a Kendal-based new-build housing project. You will support the Site Manager, coordinate trades and subcontractors, and help deliver high-spec residential works.

The role emphasises safety, quality, and on-schedule progress, with timber-frame experience highly preferred. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential for day-to-day site management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Site Manager within new-build housing.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction.
• Timber-frame experience is highly desirable.
• Experience coordinating trades and subcontractors with a focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trades and subcontractors on a day-to-day basis.
• Monitor progress and quality to ensure works meet required standards.
• Support the Site Manager in delivering on-time, safe, high-specification works.

Skills

Residential construction

Timber-frame experience

Site coordination

Health & safety

Quality control

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

ASSISTANT SITE MANAGER | Kendal | NEW-BUILD HOUSING

We're currently looking for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a new-build housing project in the Kendal area.

This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager with a strong background in residential construction, particularly someone with timber-frame experience and an interest in working on a high-specification housing development.

Working closely with the Site Manager and wider project team, the successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the site, helping to coordinate trades and subcontractors, monitor progress and quality, and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

We're looking for:

• Proven experience as an Assistant Site Manager within new-build housing
• Strong knowledge of residential construction
• Previous timber-frame experience is highly desirable
• Experience working on high-specification developments
• Good attention to detail and a strong focus on quality
• Ability to coordinate and manage subcontractors and trades
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach to site management and problem solving
• A good understanding of health & safety requirements

Requirements

• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid
• Recent References working on a newbuild housing project (ideally timber frame)

Competitive rates are available for the right candidate, with the opportunity to work on a quality residential development alongside an experienced site team.