Assistant Site Manager

Gleeson Homes; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Site Manager to join their dynamic construction team. This role offers the chance to work on high-volume housing developments, ensuring safety and compliance while leading a collaborative team. You'll engage with various stakeholders, manage customer care activities, and contribute to building affordable homes that positively impact communities. With generous benefits and opportunities for development, this position is perfect for proactive individuals passionate about construction and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Choice of company car or car allowance

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Healthshield membership

Life Assurance Scheme

Share Purchase Plan

High street/store discounts

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager on high-volume housing developments.
• Knowledge of construction methods and relevant codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of the site and compliance with procedures.
• Liaise with stakeholders and manage onsite construction activities.

Skills

Construction Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision

CSCS Card

SMSTS Card

First Aid at Work Certification

Tools

Zutec

Digital Plot Books

Job description

Job Introduction:

Are you passionate about joining a high-performing, customer-focused on-site construction team and genuinely care about building affordable quality homes where they are needed most?

If you are passionate about what we do here at Gleeson and are considering a new challenge, we have a great opportunity for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join our Construction team. You will work with external partners and subcontractors while collaborating with our onsite Sales team.

To be considered for this role, you should share our Gleeson Values of being Passionate, Collaborative, and Respectful, along with having previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager working on high-volume new build housing developments.

Main Responsibilities:

We are looking for proactive individuals who genuinely believe in our mission—building homes and changing lives. We need collaborative leaders who positively influence teams and communicate effectively across departments, both on and offsite. You will reinforce directions set by the Site and Contracts manager, helping to deliver the development safely and on schedule. Leading by example is essential.

The role includes:

• Ensuring the safe operation of the site, reinforcing Home Safe procedures, maintaining attention to detail, and proactively ensuring compliance.
• Supporting the management of onsite Construction and Customer Care responsibilities.
• Ensuring effective compliance, control, and deployment of Construction and onsite Customer Care activities according to company policies and processes. Managing defects post-completion in a timely manner to achieve 5-star customer satisfaction.
• Liaising with all stakeholders and suppliers, both internal and external.
• Maintaining and establishing relationships, including engaging with local communities and promoting the Gleeson model.
• Using Zutec and Digital Plot Books.

The Ideal Candidate:

• CSCS card as a minimum.
• NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision or similar, or working towards it, with a Pass or Distinction.
• SMSTS card holder.
• First Aid at Work certification.
• CISRS Scaffold qualification.
• Good knowledge of construction methods and processes.
• Awareness of relevant codes of practice, such as NHBC and Building Regulations.
• Experience in the housebuilding industry.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager or Site Supervisor is preferred.
• Full UK driving license.

Please ensure you bring your qualifications to the interview, as we will request evidence.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum plus bank holidays.
• Choice of company car or car allowance.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme.
• Healthshield membership.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Share Purchase Plan.
• High street/store discounts.
• Development Opportunities.