Assistant Site Manager

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

Job summary

A Assistant Site Manager role is available on a major residential development in Lakenheath, Suffolk. You will work closely with the Site Manager to ensure homes are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest standards of quality.

Key duties include coordinating site activities, managing subcontractors, monitoring progress, enforcing health and safety, and supporting handover of completed homes on a traditional build site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within the residential housebuilding sector.
• Solid understanding of traditional build construction methods.
• Experience on residential developments, ideally within a PLC housebuilder environment.
• NVQ Level 4 or above in Construction Site Supervision/Management or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management and coordination of all site activities during the traditional build process.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and adherence to 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, NHBC requirements and building regulations.
• Support the Site Manager with programme planning, site logistics and resolution of construction issues.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure works are completed to specification.
• Maintain accurate site records, inspection reports and health and safety documentation.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and well-organised working environment.
• Support plot inspections, snagging and the successful handover of completed homes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision/Management

Job description

Assistant Site Manager

Location: Lakenheath, Suffolk

Salary: £50,000-£55,000 + car allowance + benefits

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.
• A 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.

For further information contact Jenny Saban in our Cambridge office