Assistant site manager

Fawkes & Reece Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long term freelance contract

Day rate £250–£260

Work with PLC

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in Worthing is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a busy residential development on a freelance contract.

You will support the Site Manager and Project Manager, coordinate trades, and drive site operations from 1st fix to handover, ensuring quality and safety.

The role offers a long-term freelance engagement with a day rate of £250–£260, based in Worthing and with a strong pipeline of work.

Qualifications

• Experienced Assistant Site Manager with a developer background.
• Knowledge of the build process from 1st fix to handover.
• Able to manage multiple trades on a fast-paced site.
• Valid CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plots from 1st fix to completion.
• Support Site Manager with daily operations.
• Coordinate trades and subcontractors on schedule.
• Ensure health and safety compliance on site.
• Maintain quality control and handle snagging.

Skills

Site management

Trade coordination

Health & Safety

CSCS/SMSTS/First Aid

Job description

Location: Worthing / Salary: £250.00- £260.00 per Day / Contract: Contract / Type: Full Time

Reference: Worthing_1790342140 / Posted: September 25, 2026

We are currently looking for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a developer on a busy residential development in Worthing. This is a freelance position. The Assistant Site Manager will be supporting the Site Manager and Project Manager on site and taking plots from 1st fix to completion.

Responsibilities for Assistant Site Manager

• Overseeing plots from 1st fix through to completion
• Supporting the Site Manager with daily operations on site
• Coordinating trades and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered on time and to standard
• Ensuring H&S compliance across the site
• Maintaining quality control and ensuring snagging is dealt with efficiently

Requirements for Assistant Site Manager

• Previous experience working as an Assistant Site Manager with a developer
• Strong knowledge of the build process from 1st fix to handover
• Proven ability to manage multiple trades on a fast paced site
• Valid CSCS, SMSTS and 1st Aid

What's on Offer

• Long term freelance contract with a day rate of £250
• Opportunity to work with a respected PLC
• Long term project with strong pipeline of work