Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Urmston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive day or hourly rates

Long-term freelance opportunity

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a busy residential development in Manchester. You will support the Site Manager with day-to-day operations, coordinating trades, overseeing finishing and snagging, and ensuring NHBC standards.

This freelance role offers competitive day or hourly rates, a long-term opportunity with potential to become permanent, and the chance to work with a collaborative on-site team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within residential house building.
• 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.

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.

Skills

SMSTS/SSSTS

Subcontractor coordination

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Reference: Assistant Manager_1786002745
Posted: August 6, 2026

Location: Urmston, Manchester
Job Type: Freelance
Duration: Temporary - April 2027
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 Manchester. 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.
• 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.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Assistant Site Manager looking for your next opportunity in Urmston, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact Tegan for more information.