Assistant Site Manager Housing

Precision Recruitment Group Ltd; Broughton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance £5,000

OTE £56,000 with bonus

Salary £45k-£47k per annum

Company benefits

Pension scheme

Career progression

Job summary

Precision Recruitment Group Ltd. is representing a well-established residential developer for an Assistant Site Manager role in the Broughton area near Preston. You will support the Site Manager, oversee day-to-day construction activities and coordinate subcontractors to ensure quality workmanship.

Role focuses on NHBC standards, inspections, site records and safety compliance, with progression from snagging to customer handover. A proven track record in residential construction is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in residential new build developments.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and plots handovers.
• Solid knowledge of Health & Safety and quality control.
• Experience coordinating inspections and QA processes.
• Stable employment history on residential construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with day-to-day management of the development, ensuring works progress safely and in accordance with the construction programme.
• Monitor subcontractors and trades to ensure workmanship meets company quality standards and NHBC standards.
• Carry out regular plot inspections and identify defects requiring remedial works.
• Coordinate NHBC and Building Control inspections and ensure plots are prepared for inspection stages.
• Maintain inspection records, site documentation and photographic evidence for QA.
• Monitor plot progression from initial construction to final finishes, snagging and customer handover.
• Manage snagging and defect lists and coordinate subcontractors to complete works on time.
• Assist with material orders, deliveries and labour coordination to meet programme targets.
• Support Health & Safety procedures, including site inductions, toolbox talks and RAMS.
• Liaise with Customer Care to ensure properties meet required standards prior to homeowner occupation.

Skills

Site management

Communication

Organisational skills

People management

Tools

SMSTS

SSSTS

CSCS

First Aid at Work

Job description

The Company

We are representing an established residential developer with ambitious growth plans across the North West.

The business is focused on delivering high-quality residential developments, with an emphasis on well-designed homes, excellent workmanship and maintaining high standards throughout the construction process.

Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join their team and support the delivery of a residential development in the Broughton area of Preston.

The Role

This is a permanent position offering long-term career development within a growing residential housebuilder. You will be working closely alongside the Site Manager, supporting the day-to-day management of a new build housing development.

• Supporting the Site Manager with the day-to-day management of the development, ensuring works progress safely and in accordance with the construction programme.


• Monitoring subcontractors and trades, ensuring workmanship meets company quality standards and current NHBC Standards.


• Carrying out regular plot inspections at various stages of construction, identifying defects and ensuring remedial works are completed.


• Coordinating NHBC and Building Control inspections, ensuring plots are prepared and ready for the relevant inspection stages.


• Assisting with quality assurance procedures, maintaining accurate inspection records, site documentation and photographic evidence.


• Monitoring plot progression from initial construction through to final finishes, snagging and customer handover.


• Managing snagging and defect lists, coordinating subcontractors to ensure outstanding works are completed within agreed timescales.


• Assisting with material orders, deliveries and the coordination of labour and subcontractors to maintain programme targets.


• Supporting site Health & Safety procedures, including site inductions, toolbox talks, RAMS and regular site inspections.


• Liaising with the Customer Care team to ensure completed properties meet the required standards prior to homeowner occupation.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have previous experience working on residential new build developments, ideally within an Assistant Site Manager, Finishing Manager or similar position.

You will be highly organised, confident managing subcontractors and capable of working alongside an experienced Site Manager to ensure the successful delivery of the development.

• Previous experience working for a recognised residential housebuilder would be advantageous.


• Previous experience within residential new build construction.


• Strong understanding of site management, Health & Safety and quality control.


• Experience managing subcontractors, snagging and plot handovers.


• Good communication, organisational and man management skills.


• SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work.


• Stable employment history with a proven track record in residential construction.

Apply & Rewards

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established residential developer offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits and genuine long-term career progression.

• Salary of £45,000 - £47,000 per annum, depending on experience.


• £5,000 annual car allowance.


• OTE £56,000 with Bonus


• Company benefits package.


• Contributory pension scheme.


• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.