Assistant Site Manager

ZipRecruiter; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to support day-to-day site activities for a flagship development in Whitburn. The role involves overseeing trades, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate has experience in housebuilding and holds an NVQ in Construction Management. This position promises an excellent opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Excellent career prospects

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager or in a similar site leadership role.
• A background in housebuilding, ideally with timber kit experience.
• Proven supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site management to deliver each phase of the programme on time and on budget.
• Supervise trades and labour, coordinating daily activity.
• Uphold the highest standards of Health & Safety and Building Regulations.

Skills

Site management

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

NVQ level qualification in Construction Management

Job description

Overview

We are working with one of the UK’s most respected housebuilders to recruit an Assistant Site Manager for a flagship development of over 200 new homes in West Lothian. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role on a large-scale residential project, while developing your career with a business that truly invests in its people.

The development comprises a range of high-quality, low-rise timber kit family homes – and you’ll be at the heart of ensuring they are delivered to the highest standard.

What’s in it for you?

• The chance to work with an award-winning housebuilder with excellent future career prospects.
• Exposure to a major multi-phase development, boosting your experience and project profile.
• A supportive environment with an emphasis on training, progression, and team development.

The Role

As Assistant Site Manager, you’ll be supporting the Site Manager with all day-to-day site activities, ensuring the build programme is met safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll help drive progress across trades and subcontractors, maintaining strong communication and attention to detail throughout the build process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with site management to deliver each phase of the programme on time and on budget.
• Supervising trades and labour, coordinating daily activity, and resolving issues on site.
• Upholding the highest standards of Health & Safety, NHBC requirements, and Building Regulations.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and the wider team.
• Supporting handovers and ensuring excellent customer care.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager or in a similar site leadership role.
• A background in housebuilding, ideally with timber kit experience.
• NVQ level qualification in Construction Management (or equivalent), or time-served in trades with proven supervisory experience.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to lead, motivate, and problem-solve effectively.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• This role offers an excellent platform for an ambitious individual to step up within a supportive business that recognises and rewards talent.

Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.