Assistant Site Manager

Ocean Housing Group; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Medicash health plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

Gilbert & Goode in Cornwall seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Site Manager to support the delivery of residential developments. Working with our Site Managers and Construction team, you’ll help ensure sites are safe, well organised and delivering high-quality homes for our customers.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected local construction company committed to developing its people and improving communities. The role offers progression and a values-led culture.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline.
• Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
• CSCS Card.
• First Aid qualification.
• Experience working at site supervisory level.
• Construction industry experience.
• Knowledge of safe systems of work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to travel to various site locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordination and supervision of site operations.
• Support management of subcontractors, direct labour and suppliers.
• Monitor progress against construction programmes and report on performance.
• Carry out quality inspections and ensure works meet specifications.
• Promote and maintain health, safety and environmental standards.
• Coordinate inspections with Building Control and warranty providers.
• Manage site records, audits and compliance documentation.
• Support stakeholder, customer and community engagement.
• Assist with defect management and quality sign-off processes.
• Champion a positive site culture focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Planning & coordination

Team leadership

Ability to travel

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 (construction)

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid

HND/Level 5 (desirable)

ILM Level 3 First Line Management (desirable)

Tools

Site Audit Pro

Coins/Go Audit

Clixifix

Job description

Assistant Site Manager

Gilbert & Goode ¦ Cornwall (Various Sites)

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Pension
• Medical Healthcare (Medicash)

Build more than homes. Build communities. Build a career.

At Gilbert & Goode, we're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Site Manager to support the successful delivery of our residential developments. Working alongside our Site Managers and Construction team, you'll play a key role in ensuring our sites are safe, well organised and delivering high-quality homes for our customers.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected local construction company that's committed to developing its people and creating places that make a difference.

The role:

As Assistant Site Manager, you'll support the day-to-day management of construction activities on site, helping to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to the highest standards. You will:

• Assist with the planning, coordination and supervision of site operations
• Support the management of subcontractors, direct labour and suppliers
• Monitor progress against construction programmes and report on performance
• Carry out quality inspections and ensure works are completed to specification
• Promote and maintain excellent health, safety and environmental standards
• Coordinate inspections with Building Control and warranty providers
• Manage site records, audits and compliance documentation
• Support effective stakeholder, customer and community engagement
• Assist with defect management and quality sign-off processes
• Champion a positive site culture focused on teamwork, quality and continuous improvement

What we are looking for:

We are seeking someone who combines practical construction knowledge with strong organisational and communication skills.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline
• Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
• CSCS Card
• First Aid qualification
• Experience working at site supervisory level
• Construction industry experience
• Knowledge of safe systems of work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to travel to various site locations

Desirable

• HND or Level 5 qualification in Construction
• Trade background
• ILM Level 3 First Line Management qualification
• Fire Warden training
• Experience with quality auditing software such as Site Audit Pro
• Knowledge of construction management systems including Coins, Go Audit or similar platforms
• Experience using customer care systems such as Clixifix

Why Join Gilbert & Goode?

Bring your skills to a company with a strong regional reputation and a values‑led purpose.

We build more than homes — we create places where life unfolds.
At Gilbert & Goode, we are committed to “building inspiring homes and creating lasting memories”, placing customers at the heart of everything we do.

Award‑winning customer satisfaction.
We proudly hold the In‑house 2026 Platinum Award for Customer Satisfaction, reflecting the trust our customers place in us and the exceptional buying experience we deliver.

A leading regional housebuilder with purpose.
Since 1972, Gilbert & Goode has grown into one of the South West’s most respected new homes developers, creating inspiring neighbourhoods across Cornwall and Devon.

Your work has real social value.
As part of Ocean Housing, our profits are gift‑aided back to support the delivery of affordable housing. This means your contribution directly helps provide homes for local people and strengthens the communities we serve.

Community‑first approach.
We believe the most successful developments are shaped by the people who live in them. Community voices influence our designs, ensuring our homes and neighbourhoods genuinely meet local needs.

Alongside this sense of purpose, you’ll join a supportive, collaborative, and forward‑thinking team, based at our St Austell headquarters with strong local roots and a deep commitment to the region.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels supported to perform at their best.

Our Benefits

We offer a flexible and supportive working environment, plus an excellent benefits package:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• 10% car allowance
• Professional membership fees paid
• Company sick pay scheme
• Workplace pension with death-in-service benefit
• Home office work payment
• Medicash health plan (including dental and optical cover)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Rewards and recognition programme
• On‑site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family-friendly policies

Key Dates:

• Closing Date: Sunday 1st of November at Midnight
• Interviews to be held: Monday 9th of November 2026 at Stennack House, St Austell