Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Wellington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is recruiting an experienced Assistant Site Manager for a large-scale new-build housing development in the Midlands. You will work closely with the Site Manager to assist with daily management, coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress, and ensure high-quality standards and safety.

Essential experience includes large-scale housing developments and a strong background in private housebuilding.

Qualifications

• Experience on large-scale new-build housing developments.
• Strong background in private housebuilding within fast-paced, volume-build environments.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of the development.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades to ensure progress.
• Maintain health & safety standards and ensure quality and programme adherence.
• Support site procedures and build methodologies.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisation

Teamwork

Health and Safety awareness

Education

CSCS card

First Aid certificate

SMSTS/SSSTS

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a respected and well-established housebuilder in the Midlands, working on a large-scale new-build housing development in Telford.

This is initially a short-term opportunity, with the potential for the right candidate to move into a long-term position.

Experience within large-scale new-build housing developments is essential. We are looking for someone who has a strong background in private housebuilding and is confident working in a fast-paced, volume-build environment.

The Role

Working closely with the Site Manager, you will assist with the day-to-day management of the development, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

You will be responsible for supporting the coordination of subcontractors and trades, monitoring progress, maintaining health & safety standards and ensuring work is completed in line with the company's high-quality requirements.

Requirements

• Essential: Proven experience on large-scale new-build housing developments

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within new build housing

• Experience with both traditional build and timber frame construction

• SMSTS preferred, although SSSTS will be considered

• Valid CSCS card

• Valid First Aid qualification

• Strong understanding of residential construction, health & safety and site procedures

• Experience coordinating subcontractors and trades

• Good knowledge of build programmes, quality control and site management

• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills

• Ability to work effectively within a busy, high-volume housebuilding environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected housebuilder on a substantial new-build development, with the potential for the role to become long-term for the right person.