Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Urmston; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Freelance opportunity

High-quality development

Supportive, experienced team

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London are seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager for a busy residential new build in Manchester. You will support the Site Manager to deliver homes safely, on schedule and to high quality standards.

The role requires coordination of subcontractors on volume housing, focus on snagging and quality control, with SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS in place. Immediate start and long-term freelance opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager in residential house building.
• Experience on volume housing developments.
• Strong knowledge of finishing works, snagging and quality control.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors and manage multiple plots.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• First Aid qualification.

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

CSCS Card

First Aid

Site Coordination

Residential Housing

Job description

Assistant Site Manager - Residential New Build

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.
• 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.

Whats 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.