Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a busy residential new-build development in Stockport. You will support the Site Manager to deliver homes safely, on time and to high quality standards on a large-volume scheme.

The role requires SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS, First Aid and timber frame experience, with strong coordination of subcontractors and attention to detail. Immediate start, freelance ongoing work with potential to go permanent.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Site Manager in residential house building.
• Timber frame experience.
• Experience with apartments and volume housing developments.
• SMSTS/SSSTS certification, CSCS card, First Aid.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with daily site operations.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades to meet programme deadlines.
• Oversee finishing works, snagging and quality control across plots.
• Assist with customer care, plot handovers and home demonstrations.
• Monitor progress to achieve project milestones and maintain safety.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and the project team.

Skills

Assistant Site Manager

SMSTS/SSSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid

Timber frame

Apartments

Volume housing

Finishing & quality

Organisation

Communication

Subcontractor coordination

Attention to detail

Residential experience

Job description

Assistant Site Manager - Residential New Build

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
• Experience working on volume housing developments.
• 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.
• First Aid qualification.
• A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.

What's on Offer

• Immediate start available.
• 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.