Assistant Site Manager

Thorn Baker Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70 employee benefits

Training programmes

Development academies

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Thorn Baker Recruitment is partnering with a quality-focused housing developer in Leicester to recruit an Assistant Site Manager for a new build residential development. You will support the Site Manager, coordinate subcontractors and drive quality from construction through to handover.

We’re offering a strong development path, comprehensive training programmes and dedicated academies to help you progress in your housebuilding career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Assistant Site Manager on new build housing developments.
• Good knowledge of NHBC standards and quality requirements.
• Experience with traditional build construction methods.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of a new build housing development.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure work is delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Monitor build quality and ensure compliance with NHBC standards and health and safety regulations.
• Oversee construction progress, ensuring deadlines and build programmes are achieved.
• Help drive quality throughout the build process, from construction through to customer handover.

Skills

Site management experience

NHBC standards

CSCS/SMSTS

First Aid

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Leicester | Up to £48,000 + Package | Quality-Focused Housing Developer

Looking for a developer that will invest in your future and help you progress your career?

We’re working with a quality-focused housing developer to recruit an Assistant Site Manager for a new build residential development in Leicester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering

incredible training programmes, dedicated development academies and clear progression opportunities to help you take the next step in your housebuilding career.

The Role

Support the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of a new build housing development.

Coordinate subcontractors to ensure work is delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

Monitor build quality and ensure compliance with NHBC standards and health and safety regulations.

Oversee construction progress, ensuring deadlines and build programmes are achieved.

Help drive quality throughout the build process, from construction through to customer handover.

What We’re Looking For

At least 2 years’ experience as an Assistant Site Manager on new build housing developments.

Good knowledge of NHBC standards and quality requirements.

Experience with traditional build construction methods.

SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.

Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.

A proactive attitude with a genuine passion for quality and career development.

The Package

Salary up to £48,000

Access to

70 employee benefits

Exceptional training programmes and dedicated development academies

Clear career progression pathways, with opportunities to develop into more senior roles

Ongoing investment in your professional development

Why Apply?

This is more than just another Assistant Site Manager role. It’s an opportunity to join a quality-focused developer that rewards its people, invests in their development and provides the training and support to help ambitious individuals progress.

If you have at least two years’ experience in housebuilding and are looking for a company that will support your long-term career ambitions,