Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in Widnes is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a prestigious high-spec residential development. You will work closely with the Site Manager to oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure that safety, quality and programme milestones are met on site.

The ideal candidate will hold valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates, demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, and be a hands-on, proactive team player

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within residential housebuilding.
• Valid SMSTS certificate.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Experience on high-specification developments is advantageous.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the day-to-day management of site operations.
• Supervising and coordinating subcontractors and site trades.
• Maintaining exceptionally high standards of quality and workmanship.
• Carrying out regular site inspections and quality checks.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Monitoring build programmes and helping to achieve key deadlines.
• Overseeing snagging, plot inspections and preparation for customer handovers.
• Maintaining excellent communication with the Site Manager, subcontractors and wider project team.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Site supervision

Health & safety

Job description

Reference: MKASMWIDNES_1793979131
Posted: November 6, 2026

Location: Widnes, Cheshire
Sector: High-Specification New Build Housing
Start Date: To be confirmed

We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Site Manager to join a prestigious housebuilder on a high-specification residential development in Widnes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a quality-driven developer renowned for delivering premium homes, where attention to detail, high standards of workmanship and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything they do.

Working closely with the Site Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring that every aspect of the development is delivered safely, efficiently and to an exceptional standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the day-to-day management of site operations.
• Supervising and coordinating subcontractors and site trades.
• Maintaining exceptionally high standards of quality and workmanship.
• Carrying out regular site inspections and quality checks.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Monitoring build programmes and helping to achieve key deadlines.
• Overseeing snagging, plot inspections and preparation for customer handovers.
• Maintaining excellent communication with the Site Manager, subcontractors and wider project team.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within residential housebuilding.
• Valid SMSTS certificate.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Experience working on high-specification or quality-led developments would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and health and safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering quality.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong leadership and team-working abilities.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their work and understands the importance of delivering homes to the highest possible standard. You will be hands-on, organised and proactive, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to motivate and coordinate trades to achieve outstanding results.

If you're an ambitious Assistant Site Manager who wants to be part of a quality-focused housebuilder delivering prestigious homes in Widnes, we'd love to hear from you!

The contact for this role is Molly in our Bolton office, you can call us on 01204 554 884