Assistant Site Manager

ARC (Norwich) Ltd; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

National PLC Housebuilder is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join a major residential development in Lakenheath, Suffolk. You will assist the Site Manager in day-to-day site oversight, ensuring safety, quality and on-program delivery across 350 homes.

You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress and maintain thorough site records, contributing to a high-quality finish and smooth handover of completed homes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within the residential housebuilding sector.
• NVQ Level 4 or above in Construction Site Supervision/Management, or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management and coordination of all site activities throughout the traditional build process.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, company procedures and statutory requirements.
• Monitor build progress and ensure plots are delivered in line with construction programmes.
• Coordinate subcontractors and site personnel to maintain productivity and workmanship standards.
• Carry out regular quality inspections to ensure work meets company standards and NHBC requirements.
• Support the Site Manager with programme planning, site logistics and issue resolution.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure works are completed to specification.
• Maintain accurate site records and health and safety documentation.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised working environment.
• Support plot inspections, snagging and handover of completed homes.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Construction coordination

Quality inspections

Education

NVQ Level 4 or above in Construction Site Supervision/Management

Job description

Developer: National PLC Housebuilder

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and motivated

Assistant Site Manager to join a leading national PLC housebuilder on a major residential development in Lakenheath, Suffolk.

The development will comprise approximately

350 traditional-build homes, ranging from 2, 3 and 4-bedroom properties. This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager with a strong background in traditional housebuilding to join an established developer and play a key role in delivering a high-quality residential scheme.

The Role

Working closely with the Site Manager, you will assist in the day-to-day management of the development, helping to ensure that homes are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest standards of quality.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the management and coordination of all site activities throughout the traditional build process.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, company procedures and statutory requirements.
• Monitoring build progress and helping to ensure plots are delivered in line with agreed construction programmes.
• Coordinating subcontractors and site personnel to maintain productivity and workmanship standards.
• Carrying out regular quality inspections to ensure work meets company standards, NHBC requirements and building regulations.
• Supporting the Site Manager with programme planning, site logistics and the resolution of construction issues.
• Monitoring subcontractor performance and ensuring works are completed efficiently and to specification.
• Maintaining accurate site records, inspection reports and health and safety documentation.
• Helping to maintain a safe, clean and well-organised working environment.
• Supporting plot inspections, snagging and the successful handover of completed homes.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within the residential housebuilding sector.
• A solid understanding of traditional build construction methods.
• Experience working on residential developments, ideally within a PLC housebuilder environment.
• NVQ Level 4 or above in Construction Site Supervision/Management, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• A good understanding of health and safety, quality control and construction programmes.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress and support the wider site team.
• The proactive attitude, excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality homes.
• The ambition and capability to develop your career within a leading residential developer.