Assistant Site Manager

Linear Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment is seeking a Freelance Assistant Site Manager to join a New Build Housing development in County Durham. You will work with the Site Manager to keep works running safely, on programme and to the required quality.

The role emphasizes coordinating subcontractors, monitoring progress, and maintaining health and safety standards, with regular site meetings and documentation oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager on new build housing developments.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction and build processes.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site activities.
• Good understanding of health and safety standards; SMSTS/CSCS/First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of the development
• Supervising and coordinating subcontractors and site trades
• Monitoring progress against the programme
• Ensuring works are completed to the required quality standards
• Carrying out regular site inspections and quality checks
• Maintaining strong health & safety standards across the site
• Coordinating deliveries, materials and site logistics
• Attending site meetings and providing progress updates
• Ensuring relevant site documentation and records are maintained
• Working closely with the Site Manager and wider project team to ensure programme targets are achieved

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Site coordination

Communication

Health & Safety

Job description

Freelance Assistant Site Manager

Location: County Durham
Project: New Build Housing Development
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

Linear Recruitment are currently working with a well-established housebuilder who are looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Assistant Site Manager to join a new build housing development in County Durham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join an established site team and play a key role in the successful delivery of a high-quality residential development.

The Role

Working closely with the Site Manager, you will assist with the day-to-day management and coordination of the site, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of the development
• Supervising and coordinating subcontractors and site trades
• Monitoring progress against the programme
• Ensuring works are completed to the required quality standards
• Carrying out regular site inspections and quality checks
• Maintaining strong health & safety standards across the site
• Coordinating deliveries, materials and site logistics
• Attending site meetings and providing progress updates
• Ensuring relevant site documentation and records are maintained
• Working closely with the Site Manager and wider project team to ensure programme targets are achieved

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager on new build housing developments
• Strong knowledge of residential construction and build processes
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site activities
• A strong understanding of health & safety and quality requirements
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of an established site team