Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager for a Midlands housing development. You will support the Site Manager in daily on-site duties, coordinating subcontractors and trades, monitoring progress and enforcing health and safety standards to meet the project’s quality requirements.

Experience in large-scale private housebuilding, traditional build and timber frame construction, and a solid grasp of build programmes are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Site Manager in new build housing.
• Experience with traditional build and timber frame construction.
• SMSTS preferred, SSSTS will be considered.
• CSCS card is required.
• Strong understanding of residential construction, health & safety and site procedures.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and trades.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of the development, ensuring safe delivery on programme and to quality standards.
• Support coordination of subcontractors and trades and monitor progress on site.
• Maintain health and safety standards and ensure work aligns with high-quality requirements.

Skills

Site management

Communication

Leadership

Health & Safety

Team coordination

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS

SSSTS

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced

Assistant Site Manager to join a

respected and well-established housebuilder in the Midlands, working on a

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

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

Valid

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.