Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Company car or allowance

Private medical insurance

26 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Family-friendly policies

Training and career development

Work on high-profile residential sites

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an Assistant Site Manager for Bristol and surrounding areas to support successful delivery of high-quality residential developments. Work with an experienced team on new builds, regeneration and refurbishment projects, ensuring safety, timetable and budget targets are met.

You will assist with site coordination, quality control and customer care, reporting to the Site Manager and contributing to a positive on-site culture. SMSTS/CSCS/First Aid beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential construction environments, with exposure to site operations and safety procedures.
• Strong organisational and communication skills to manage multiple priorities and teams.
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors, labour, and materials to maintain build programmes.

Responsibilities

• Assist coordination of subcontractors, direct labour and materials to keep programmes on track.
• Support Site Manager in overseeing daily construction activities and productivity.
• Communicate with Sales to align construction progress and show homes inspections when required.
• Monitor workmanship and quality to ensure homes meet standards before handover.
• Maintain a safe site by following health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Help manage labour, plant, materials and resources to maximise efficiency and control costs.
• Support site inspections and resolve defects promptly.
• Step in to deputise for Site Manager when required.
• Contribute to on-site team development and promote a positive culture.
• Ensure proactive communication and timely resolution of customer-related issues.

Skills

Residential construction

Site coordination

Supervisory experience

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Assistant Site Manager

Location: Bristol and surrounding areas

Project: Large Residential Development

Salary: Competitive with Bonus Package

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an ambitious and proactive Assistant Site Manager to support the successful delivery of high-quality residential developments. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to further develop their career within a fast-paced construction environment, working alongside experienced site management teams on a variety of projects.

From large-scale new-build housing developments to complex regeneration and refurbishment schemes, no two projects are the same. The role offers exposure to all aspects of site operations, from programme management and quality control to health & safety, customer care, and subcontractor coordination.

Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day management of construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the coordination of subcontractors, direct labour, and material deliveries to ensure build programmes remain on schedule.
• Supporting the Site Manager in overseeing daily construction activities and maintaining productivity across all phases of the build process.
• Working closely with the Sales team to ensure effective communication between construction and sales functions, attending regular build progress meetings and carrying out inspections of show homes where required.
• Monitoring workmanship and quality standards across the development, ensuring all homes meet company and industry requirements before handover.
• Helping to maintain a safe working environment by ensuring all health, safety, and environmental procedures are followed on site.
• Supporting the management of labour, plant, materials, and resources to maximise efficiency and control costs.
• Assisting with site inspections and ensuring any defects or issues are identified and resolved promptly.
• Taking ownership of delegated site management responsibilities and deputising for the Site Manager when required.
• Contributing to the development and motivation of on-site teams by promoting clear communication, good working practices, and a positive site culture.
• Delivering an exceptional customer experience through proactive communication and the timely resolution of customer-related matters.

Candidate Requirements

• To be considered for this position, candidates should be able to demonstrate:
• Previous experience within a residential construction environment, ideally in a supervisory or assistant site management capacity.
• A strong understanding of construction processes, site operations, and health & safety regulations.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confidence in coordinating subcontractors and site resources effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Commitment to delivering quality workmanship and outstanding customer service.
• Relevant site management qualifications and certifications, including SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid, would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive basic salary
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Company car or car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• 26 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Flexible benefits package
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• The opportunity to work on high-profile residential developments with a leading industry employer

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager looking to join a well-established organisation with a strong pipeline of work and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression