Assistant Site Manager

Randstad Construction & Property; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting on behalf of a premier North East housebuilder for an Assistant Site Manager role in Northumberland. You will support the Site Manager daily, coordinate trades, maintain NHBC/LABC quality, and drive build progression with safety front and centre.

This full-time position requires CSCS Card, SMSTS/SSSTS, First Aid at Work and a UK driving licence. Based on North East sites, it offers a competitive package with bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager within residential housebuilding.
• Strong knowledge of NHBC/LABC standards and site QA.
• Valid CSCS Card, SMSTS/SSSTS, and First Aid at Work required.

Responsibilities

• Daily site supervision and coordination of sub-contractor activities.
• Quality assurance to meet NHBC/LABC standards and targets.
• Enforce health & safety policies and lead toolbox talks.
• Track build schedules and assist with handover milestones.
• Support customer care through pre-handover inspections.

Skills

Site supervision

Organizational skills

Quality assurance

Trade coordination

Education

CSCS Card (Supervisor/Manager)

SMSTS/SSSTS

First Aid at Work

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Site Manager - Residential Housebuilding

Location: Northumberland / North East

Position: Full-time, Permanent

Salary/Package: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Package

About the Business

We are recruiting on behalf of a premier, North East-based housebuilder known for delivering high-quality, sustainable residential developments. Building a diverse portfolio from high-spec family houses to stylish coastal homes, they take immense pride in craft, safety, and customer satisfaction across all their active developments.

About the Role

As an Assistant Site Manager, you will work closely alongside the Site Manager to oversee daily site operations, maintain strict health and safety compliance, and ensure build progression stays on track to the highest standards. You will play a hands-on role in trade management, quality control, and driving homes through to final customer handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Site Supervision: Assist the Site Manager in organizing daily sub-contractor activities, plant, and material deliveries.

• Quality Assurance: Carry out rigorous stage-by-stage inspections to ensure builds meet NHBC/LABC standards and company quality targets.

• Health & Safety: Enforce site safety policies, conduct toolbox talks, and maintain a safe working environment at all times.

• Program Execution: Keep track of build schedules, helping resolve operational bottlenecks to hit agreed handover milestones.

• Customer Care: Assist with pre-handover inspections, snagging clearances, and customer home demonstrations.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven track record as an Assistant Site Manager (or experienced Finishing Foreman ready for a step up) within residential housebuilding / private development.

• Trade Background: Strong technical knowledge of timber frame and traditional masonry construction methods.

• Standards & Focus: Eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to high NHBC/LABC scores.

• Certifications Required:

  • Valid CSCS Card (Supervisor/Manager)

  • SMSTS or SSSTS

  • First Aid at Work

• Location: Based in or within reasonable commuting distance of Northumberland / North East sites, with a full UK driving license.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.