Assistant Site Manager

ZipRecruiter; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in Scotland seeks an Assistant Site Manager to support daily site activities and ensure projects meet safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate should have site management experience, preferably in housebuilding, and be proactive with strong organizational skills. This is an excellent opportunity to develop within a supportive environment that values talent.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager or in a similar site leadership role.
• Background in housebuilding, ideally with timber kit experience.
• Proven supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site management to deliver each phase on time and budget.
• Supervise trades and labor, coordinates daily activity.
• Uphold Health & Safety and Building Regulations.

Skills

Site management experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

NVQ level qualification in Construction Management or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

What’s in it for you?

• The chance to work with an award-winning housebuilder with excellent future career prospects.
• Exposure to a major multi-phase development, boosting your experience and project profile.
• A supportive environment with an emphasis on training, progression, and team development.

The Role

As Assistant Site Manager, you’ll be supporting the Site Manager with all day-to-day site activities, ensuring the build programme is met safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll help drive progress across trades and subcontractors, maintaining strong communication and attention to detail throughout the build process.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with site management to deliver each phase of the programme on time and on budget.
• Supervising trades and labour, coordinating daily activity, and resolving issues on site.
• Upholding the highest standards of Health & Safety, NHBC requirements, and Building Regulations.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and the wider team.
• Supporting handovers and ensuring excellent customer care.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager or in a similar site leadership role.
• A background in housebuilding, ideally with timber kit experience.
• NVQ level qualification in Construction Management (or equivalent), or time-served in trades with proven supervisory experience.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to lead, motivate, and problem-solve effectively.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• This role offers an excellent platform for an ambitious individual to step up within a supportive business that recognises and rewards talent.