Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Tameside; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential builder in Tameside is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to oversee new housing developments. You will work closely with Site and Project Managers to ensure compliance with building regulations and quality standards. The role offers a salary of £45k - £50k plus benefits including a car allowance and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Training and development

Qualifications

• Assist in daily operations of a housing development.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are adhered to.
• Manage quality and compliance with building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Site Manager on build programmes.
• Assist in organizing site meetings and resource management.
• Ensure plots are finished to high standards.

Skills

Previous experience with new build housing developments

Timber frame experience / joinery background

Ability to motivate team and subcontractors

Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety obligations

Education

Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates

Job description

Reference: VAC-337195_1763029910
Posted: November 13, 2025

Are you looking for your next Assistant Site Manager role with a residential builder that can offer you a simple chain of command, a relaxed non-PLC environment and the chance to take on brand new site?

The company will be starting a new development with 135 timber frame mixed use housing units based in Tameside.

About the Assistant Site Manager role:

Working closely with a highly experienced Site Manager & Project Manager, you will assist in the daily operations of a busy housing development. Duties and responsibilities to include:

• Working with the Site Manager in taking ownership of agreed build programmes at pre-start meetings
• Assist with ensuring that Health & Safety procedures are strictly adhered to
• Conform to building regulations and warranty providers' requirements (NHBC, LABC)
• Assist with organisation of site meetings and pre-plan and ensure efficient usage of all resources
• Ensure production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Contracts Manager
• Assist with ensuring sensible level of stock control in accordance with build requirements including proper checking and recording of deliveries
• Assist with ensuring the quality meets with Company and warranty expectations
• Ensure sub-contractors work within the required specification and adhere to Company Policies
• Ensure that procedures and controls are fully implemented by all site personnel
• Ensure plots are finished to high standard by taking ownership of plots until completion
• Take responsibility for the supervision of cranes
• Carry out home tours and demonstrations
• Ensure air testing is carried out and units passed
• Accompany build inspector whilst CML is carried out
• Deal with handovers to clients/purchasers/customers
• Dealing with any customer care queries and defect works post-handover
• Previous experience delivering new build housing developments, timber frame experience / joinery background would be advantageous
• Ability to motivate the team and subcontractors
• Up to date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates

What's on offer?

• Benefits of working for a medium size builder where the emphasis in on quality not quantity
• £45k - £50k + car allowance (dependant on level of experience) + package including car allowance, pension, training and development