Assistant Site Manager

Deverell Smith Ltd; Stoke Gifford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Deverell Smith Ltd is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join a Bristol residential development. You will work alongside an experienced Site Manager to deliver new homes safely and on schedule.

The role suits candidates with housebuilding experience and a proactive, learn‑focused approach, with opportunities to develop your skills across houses, apartments and infrastructure within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager or Trainee/Site Manager in residential construction.
• Background in housebuilding or new build housing.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and ensuring safety on site.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive with a willingness to take responsibility and learn.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Manager with supervision, coordination and daily site management.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades and labour to meet the programme.
• Monitor build quality and compliance with project specifications.
• Support site health and safety, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Assist with short-term programming, sequencing and progress monitoring.
• Coordinate materials, deliveries and site logistics.
• Complete site records, progress reports and QA documentation.
• Assist inspections, snagging, defect resolution, and handovers.
• Support coordination of groundworks, roads, drainage and external works.
• Identify site issues and propose practical solutions.

Skills

Experience as an Assistant SiteManager

Residential construction background

Communication and organisation

Problem-solving

Willingness to take responsibility

Education

CSCS

SSSTS/SMSTS

First Aid

Job description

Are you an Assistant Site Manager or Trainee Site Manager looking to develop your career in residential construction, new build housing and apartment developments?

We're recruiting an Assistant Site Manager to join an established residential developer on a mixed housing and apartment development in Bristol. Working alongside an experienced Site Manager, you'll support the safe, efficient delivery of new homes while developing your site management and construction management skills.

This opportunity would suit someone with experience in housebuilding, residential development or new build construction, who brings a proactive approach and a willingness to learn.

The role

As Assistant Site Manager, you'll support day-to-day site operations across new build houses, residential apartments, infrastructure and external works.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Site Manager with site supervision, construction coordination and daily site management.
• Coordinating subcontractors, trades and labour to meet the construction programme.
• Monitoring build quality, workmanship and compliance with project specifications.
• Supporting site health and safety, site inductions, toolbox talks and safe working practices.
• Assisting with short-term programming, sequencing and progress monitoring.
• Coordinating materials, deliveries and site logistics.
• Completing site records, progress reports and quality assurance documentation.
• Assisting with inspections, snagging, defect resolution, finishing works and handovers.
• Supporting the coordination of groundworks, roads, drainage, infrastructure, landscaping and external works.
• Identifying site issues and working with the construction team to find practical solutions.

Experience and skills

We're interested in hearing from candidates with:

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager, Trainee Site Manager, Junior Site Manager or residential Site Supervisor.
• A background in residential construction, housebuilding, new build housing or housing development.
• Experience working for a housebuilder, residential developer or main contractor delivering new homes.
• An understanding of subcontractor coordination, construction programmes, quality control and site safety.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A practical approach, attention to detail and willingness to take responsibility.

Apartment construction or residential block experience is desirable, although candidates with new build housing experience are encouraged to apply.

• Relevant CSCS, SSSTS or SMSTS, and First Aid qualifications would be advantageous.

Why apply?

• Join a friendly, supportive site management team.
• Gain experience across new build houses, apartments and associated infrastructure.
• Develop your skills in construction management, subcontractor management and residential project delivery.
• Build on your existing site experience with support from an experienced team.
• Work for a company that offer a great scope for development and have a strong pipeline of future work within the region