Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Stockport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day or hourly rates

Long-term freelance opportunity

Well-established development

Supportive site management team

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager for a busy residential new-build development in Stockport. This freelance role offers a long-term pathway with a leading contractor, working alongside an experienced site management team on quality housing projects.

You will support the Site Manager with day-to-day operations, coordinate subcontractors, manage multiple plots, and ensure timely, safe delivery while upholding NHBC and company standards. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Site Manager in residential house building.
• Timber frame experience is preferred.
• Experience with apartments and finishing works quality control.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification is required.
• Valid CSCS Card is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with daily site operations.
• Coordinate subcontractors to meet programme deadlines.
• Oversee finishing works, snagging, and defect resolution.
• Carry out quality inspections across plots and builds.
• Assist with customer care, plot handovers, and demonstrations.
• Monitor progress to achieve project milestones.
• Promote high health & safety standards on site.
• Ensure NHBC standards and company quality expectations are met.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Job description

Reference: Assistant Manager_1786100421
Posted: August 7, 2026

Location: Stockport
Job Type: Freelance
Duration: Temp to perm
Rate: Competitive Day or Hourly Rates
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a busy residential new-build development in Stockport. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term role with a well-established contractor, working alongside an experienced and supportive site management team on a high-quality housing development.

As Assistant Site Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring homes are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with the daily management of site operations.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades to maintain programme deadlines.
• Oversee finishing works, snagging, and defect resolution across multiple plots.
• Carry out quality inspections throughout all stages of the build.
• Assist with customer care, plot handovers, and home demonstrations.
• Monitor build progress and help ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety on site.
• Ensure all homes meet NHBC standards and company quality expectations.
• Liaise effectively with subcontractors, suppliers, and the wider project team.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within residential house building.
• Timber frame experience
• Experience with apartments
• Strong knowledge of finishing works, snagging, and quality control.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors and manage multiple plots simultaneously.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive day or hourly rates.
• Long-term freelance opportunity with the potential to become permanent.
• Opportunity to work on a well-established residential development.
• Supportive, experienced, and collaborative site management team.