Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Preston; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece are recruiting an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a large residential timber frame development in Preston. You will work with the Site Manager to deliver 250 units safely, on schedule and to high quality standards on a busy site.

The role requires a residential background, experience managing subcontractors, strong organisation and a proactive approach to safety and quality. Start date is end of September and we offer a supportive, professional working environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have all relevant qualifications and cards in date.
• SSSTS or SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid are required.
• Recent references from a new build housing role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day running of the development.
• Coordinate subcontractors and site trades.
• Monitor progress against programme and build targets.
• Ensure plots progress through each stage to plan.
• Carry out regular quality inspections and maintain standards.
• Maintain high health & safety standards on site.
• Identify issues that could impact programme or quality.
• Ensure subcontractors work safely and to programme.
• Maintain site presentation and housekeeping.
• Assist with inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings.
• Liaise with Site Manager and project team.
• Ensure works comply with procedures, regs and NHBC standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

References - new build housing

Job description

Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a well-established and respected house builder on a large residential development in Preston.

Our client is delivering a substantial 250-unit timber frame housing development and is looking for a driven and experienced Assistant Site Manager to join the team from the end of September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong residential background who is looking to join a busy site environment and play a key role in the successful delivery of a large-scale new build development.

The Role

As Assistant Site Manager, you will work closely with the Site Manager and wider project team, assisting with the day-to-day management of the development and ensuring plots are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You will be responsible for coordinating subcontractors and trades, monitoring progress and ensuring works are completed in line with the build programme, quality standards and health & safety requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of the development.
• Coordinating subcontractors and site trades.
• Monitoring progress against programme and build targets.
• Ensuring plots progress efficiently through each stage of construction.
• Carrying out regular quality inspections and ensuring works meet required standards.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety across the site.
• Identifying and addressing any issues that could impact programme or quality.
• Ensuring subcontractors are working safely, efficiently and to agreed programmes.
• Maintaining excellent standards of site presentation and housekeeping.
• Assisting with site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings where required.
• Liaising with the Site Manager, Contracts Manager and wider project team.
• Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with company procedures, building regulations and NHBC standards.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within residential new build housing.
• Experience working on timber frame developments.
• A strong understanding of residential construction and build sequencing.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a busy and fast-paced site environment.
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
• The confidence to manage subcontractors and site trades.
• A strong understanding of health & safety and quality requirements.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must have all relevant qualifications and cards in date, including:

• SSSTS or SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid
• Recent references from a new build housing role

The Opportunity

With a start date of the end of September, this role would suit an experienced Assistant Site Manager looking for their next long-term residential opportunity and wanting to be part of a large, busy and professionally managed development.

If you have the residential experience, relevant qualifications and ambition to progress within a leading house builder, we would be keen to hear from you.

The relevant contact for this role is Molly in our Bolton Office. You can contact me directly or via email at [e-mail] .