Assistant Site Manager Housing

Ignite Talent Group Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company vehicle

Pension scheme

Private healthcare / health benefits

25+ days annual leave

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Structured training and professional发展

Job summary

Ignite Talent Group Ltd is recruiting an Assistant Site Manager for a 150-unit residential development in Yorkshire. Salary £40,000 - £50,000 + package, with a strong training and progression pathway.

You will support the Site Manager, coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress, conduct quality inspections and ensure compliance with health and safety and project procedures. A CSCS cert and relevant construction qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Site Manager / Site Supervisor in residential construction.
• Strong understanding of housebuilding and traditional residential construction methods.
• Confident in managing subcontractors, trades and site activities.
• Good understanding of construction programmes, drawings, specifications and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with day-to-day management and delivery of the development.
• Assist with supervision and coordination of subcontractors and site activities.
• Help coordinate works with the construction programme and build schedule.
• Monitor progress and implement solutions to keep works on programme.
• Carry out quality inspections to ensure standards are met.
• Ensure site activities comply with health, safety and company procedures.
• Collaborate with the Site Manager and Technical team to resolve issues.
• Check materials and workmanship against drawings and specifications.
• Assist with inductions, toolbox talks and site documentation.
• Maintain accurate site records and support progress reporting.

Skills

Site management

Residential construction

Health & safety

Communication

Time management

Education

CSCS certification

Construction qualification

Job description

Assistant Site Manager - Yorkshire

£40,000 - £50,000 + Package

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Site Manager to join an established housebuilder on a 150-unit residential development in Yorkshire.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Site Manager to work alongside an experienced Site Manager and wider construction team, taking responsibility for key areas of the build while developing your site management experience.

The role offers a strong platform for training, professional development and career progression, with the opportunity to gain greater responsibility and exposure across the full site management process.

The Role

• Support the Site Manager with the day-to-day management and delivery of the development.
• Assist with the supervision and coordination of subcontractors, trades and site activities.
• Help coordinate works in line with the construction programme and build schedule.
• Monitor progress, identify potential delays and help implement solutions to keep works on programme.
• Carry out regular quality inspections, ensuring work is completed to the required standards.
• Ensure site activities are carried out in line with health, safety and company procedures.
• Work closely with the Site Manager, Contracts Manager and Technical team to resolve construction and technical issues.
• Check materials, workmanship and completed works to ensure they meet drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Assist with inductions, toolbox talks, site inspections and general site documentation.
• Maintain accurate site records and support progress reporting, snagging and handover activities.

About You

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager, Site Supervisor or experienced Site Manager within residential construction.
• Strong understanding of housebuilding and traditional residential construction methods.
• Confident managing subcontractors, trades and site activities.
• Good understanding of construction programmes, drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements and site procedures.
• Relevant construction qualification and appropriate CSCS certification.
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a wider site team.
• High attention to detail with a genuine focus on quality and delivering work to a high standard.
• Ambition to develop your career within residential housebuilding, with a willingness to take on increasing responsibility.
• The successful candidate will be supported with ongoing training and development, gaining greater exposure across the full site management process with the aim of progressing their career towards Site Manager level.

Salary & Package

• £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.
• Car allowance or company vehicle.
• Performance‑related bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Private healthcare / health benefits.
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance, employee discounts and additional benefits.
• Structured training and professional development opportunities