Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing contractor is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager for a development in Macclesfield. The role involves supervising trades, managing subcontractors, ensuring quality and safety compliance, and liaising with customers to achieve build targets. Qualified candidates should have management experience in volume house building and hold certifications like CSCS Manager Card and SMSTS. This position offers a competitive salary of £40-45k, a car allowance, healthcare, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Healthcare

26 days holiday

Company bonus scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous management experience within volume house building is essential.
• Up-to-date relevant knowledge of building legislation is required.
• Relevant qualifications like CSCS Manager Card, SMSTS, and First Aid are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager in overseeing daily activities and maintaining quality standards.
• Manage subcontractors and trades to ensure efficiency.
• Enforce safety protocols and promote safe working practices.
• Schedule tasks to meet production targets and maintain quality.
• Liaise with customers and complete necessary inspections.

Skills

Management experience in volume house building

Knowledge of building legislation

CSCS Manager Card

SMSTS certification

First Aid training

Timber frame experience

Job description

Reference: VAC-355791_1765886078
Posted: December 16, 2025

Are you an experienced Assistant Site Manager looking for a new challenge?

A busy housing contractor has a requirement for an Assistant Site Manager for a new development in Macclesfield with 50 units, and upon completion will move onto another development in Cheshire with plans for 100+ units over 2 phases.

The company operates across the North West region building beautiful, modern, energy‑efficient homes, creating communities and neighbourhoods in desirable areas. They work in close partnership with Build to Rent Investors, Registered Providers and Local Authorities to deliver high quality, shared‑ownership and private‑rented homes and affordable housing.

Working on a busy site, you will report to the Site Manager and run construction projects by supervising trades, coordinating subcontractors, managing material deliveries, ensuring quality and safety (HSE compliance), and liaising with sales/customers to meet build schedules and targets, focusing on efficient builds, high quality, and excellent customer satisfaction.

• Site Supervision: Assist the Site Manager in overseeing daily activities, ensuring work methods are correct, and quality standards are met.
• Coordination: Manage subcontractors, trades, and material deliveries to maintain an efficient build program.
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): Enforce safety protocols, complete documentation, and promote safe working practices.
• Production & Quality: Schedule tasks to hit targets, maintain build quality, and implement new ideas for improvement.
• Customer Care: Liaise with sales and customers, ensuring satisfaction and completing necessary inspections/paperwork.
• Reporting: Report issues that might impact costs or timelines and ensure client/management requirements are met.

Skills & Experience

To be considered for the role, you must have previous management experience within volume house building and up‑to‑date relevant knowledge of building legislation along with the relevant qualifications and training, including CSCS Manager Card, SMSTS, and First Aid; timber frame experience will be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

The company offers a competitive salary, ranging from £40‑45k (dependant on experience), car allowance, pension, healthcare, 26 days holiday, a company bonus scheme and opportunities for career development for individuals who have the ambition to progress up the career ladder.

How to Apply

Apply today or for more information contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece on 01204 554 884.