Assistant Site Manager

Gap Construction; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Newmarket is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to support the daily operations on site. You'll coordinate trades and ensure quality standards and health regulations are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong supervisory background in residential projects. This permanent role offers competitive salary between £40,000 - £45,000 and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager or supervisory experience in residential schemes.
• Solid understanding of NHBC regulations and quality standards.
• Proven track record within the housebuilding sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in daily site operations.
• Coordinate and supervise trades and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid certification

Job description

Assistant Site Manager

40,000 - 45,000

Newmarket

gap construction are recruiting for an Assistant Site Manager on behalf of a highly respected 5 housebuilder, renowned for delivering high-quality residential developments across the region.

This is a permanent position offering long-term career progression and the chance to work with a forward-thinking business that places quality, collaboration, and site excellence at the heart of everything they do.

Performance Objectives

• Support the Site Manager in the daily running of the site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate and supervise all trades and subcontractors on site.
• Maintain strong working relationships with site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure all works comply with current health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Oversee quality control and snagging processes, ensuring NHBC standards are consistently met.
• Contribute to site meetings, progress reports, and inspections.
• Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day operations and issue resolution.

Person Specification

• Previous experience working as an Assistant Site Manager or from a strong trade background with supervisory experience on residential schemes.
• A solid understanding of NHBC regulations and quality standards is highly advantageous.
• Proven track record within the housebuilding sector, ideally on volume residential developments.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certification desirable.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A hands-on and proactive approach with a keen eye for detail and site presentation.

Apply

If you are interested in the above position, please contact Martin at gap construction or email your updated CV.

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