Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece Group; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is recruiting an Assistant Site Manager for a large-scale private housing development in Gobowen, West Midlands. The role supports the Site Manager to deliver the project safely, on programme, and to high-quality standards.

The ideal candidate has prior experience in large-scale new-build housing, with both traditional and timber frame construction knowledge. SMSTS preferred, CSCS card essential, and strong leadership and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on large-scale, private, new-build housing developments.
• Previous role as Assistant Site Manager within new build housing.
• Experience with traditional build and timber frame construction.
• SMSTS preferred; SSSTS acceptable.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Strong understanding of residential construction, health & safety, and site procedures.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and trades.
• Knowledge of build programmes, quality control, and site management.
• Good communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• Able to work in a busy, high-volume housebuilding environment.
• Potential for long-term role for the right person.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of the development alongside the Site Manager.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades; monitor progress.
• Ensure safety, programme delivery and quality standards are met on site.
• Maintain health and safety standards across the development.
• Contribute to achieving high-quality build outcomes.

Skills

Site management

SMSTS

SSSTS

CSCS

Subcontractor coordination

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Reference: MKASMSGOBOWEN_1792418408
Posted: October 19, 2026

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a respected and well-established housebuilder in the West Midlands, working on a large-scale new-build housing development in Gobowen.

This is initially a short-term opportunity, with the potential for the right candidate to move into a long-term position.

Experience within large-scale new-build housing developments is essential. We are looking for someone who has a strong background in private housebuilding and is confident working in a fast-paced, volume-build environment.

The Role

Working closely with the Site Manager, you will assist with the day-to-day management of the development, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

You will be responsible for supporting the coordination of subcontractors and trades, monitoring progress, maintaining health & safety standards and ensuring work is completed in line with the company's high-quality requirements.

Requirements

Essential: Proven experience on large-scale new-build housing developments

Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within new build housing

Experience with both traditional build and timber frame construction

SMSTS preferred, although SSSTS will be considered

Valid CSCS card

Strong understanding of residential construction, health & safety and site procedures

Experience coordinating subcontractors and trades

Good knowledge of build programmes, quality control and site management

Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills

Ability to work effectively within a busy, high-volume housebuilding environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected housebuilder on a substantial new-build development, with the potential for the role to become long-term for the right person.