Assistant Site Manager- Residential

Construction, Property and Engineering; Newbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an ambitious Assistant Site Manager for a high-end residential development in Newbury. You will support the Construction Manager, ensuring quality standards are met and assisting with site management tasks. Candidates should have a proven track record with recognized developers and relevant certifications. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £50,000.00 - £55,000.00 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an Assistant Site Manager with a recognized UK residential developer.
• Understanding of current Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Construction Manager in daily management of the site.
• Drive and maintain exceptional standards of finish on properties.
• Supervise and coordinate the site workforce and subcontractors.

Skills

Management of construction sites

Health, Safety, Environmental compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Valid CSCS Card

SMSTS certification

First Aid at Work Certificate

Job description

Overview

Randstad UK CPE team is looking to onboard an ambitious Assistant Site Manager to support a high-end residential development in Newbury.

• Job Title: Assistant Site Manager
• Location: Newbury, Berkshire
• Salary: £50,000.00 - £55,000.00 per annum (Based on experience)
• Type: Permanent

About the Role

This is a fantastic, long-term opportunity to join prestigious development in Newbury, focusing on high-specification, high-end residential properties.

We are seeking a highly motivated and career-driven Assistant Site Manager (ASM) with permanent experience in housebuilding. You will work directly under a unique and highly experienced Manager, whose instructions you will be expected to absorb, own, and execute. This role is a genuine path to Site Manager progression for a motivated individual looking to commit and grow with a market-leading company for the long term.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Construction Manager in the daily management of the site, ensuring the build programme is adhered to, and projects are completed on time and to the highest quality.
• Drive and maintain exceptional standards of finish on high-specification properties, ensuring strict compliance with Group quality standards and warranty provider requirements (NHBC/LABC).
• Be proactive in championing Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance, conducting regular site inspections and inductions to maintain a safe working environment.
• Effectively supervise and coordinate the site workforce and all subcontractors, ensuring productivity and quality standards are consistently met.
• Assist with timely material call-offs, secure storage, and management of site resources.
• Maintain accurate site records, including inductions, quality checklists, incident reports, and progress updates.
• Work closely with the Sales and Customer Care teams to ensure a smooth handover and prompt resolution of any customer-related issues.

Experience, Qualifications, Training/Certificates

• Proven track record as an Assistant Site Manager with a recognised UK residential developer, ideally within the high-volume or premium housebuilding sector
• A clear desire and readiness to progress to a permanent Site Manager role within a few years.
• Valid CSCS Card, SMSTS, First Aid at Work Certificate.
• Strong understanding of current Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, as well as NHBC/LABC standards.
• The ability to work closely and effectively with a dynamic manager.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes 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 sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.