Assistant Site Manager - Residential Construction Leader

Bellway plc; Livingston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Bonus potential

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Bellway plc Scotland East division seeks an Assistant Site Manager to join the Construction team on Livingston sites. You will support the Site Manager, oversee day‑to‑day site operations, promote health and safety, and coordinate trades to meet programme targets while ensuring quality and customer service.

You will assist with production requirements, cost control, and site reporting, while maintaining records and supporting customer tours and handovers as projects progress.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager with a high volume residential builder.
• Knowledge of health and safety, building regulations and NHBC standards.
• GCSE Maths/English at grade C/4 or equivalent; relevant construction qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Manager with daily site operations and team direction.
• Assist with health and safety procedures and site compliance.
• Manage site staff, deliver toolbox talks and training to improve performance.
• Ensure site presentation meets required standards and quality checks.
• Contribute to production planning, cost control and contractor payments.
• Maintain site records and assist with NHBC inspections and reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & safety knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

IT skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English – Grade C/4 or above

Construction Management – HNC/HND/NVQ Level 4-6 desirable

Tools

CSCS Card (Site Manager level)

SMSTS certificate

First Aid certificate

LOLER certificate

Scaffold Awareness certificate

Job description

Bellway plc Scotland East division seeks an Assistant Site Manager to join the Construction team on Livingston sites. You will support the Site Manager, oversee day‑to‑day site operations, promote health and safety, and coordinate trades to meet programme targets while ensuring quality and customer service.

You will assist with production requirements, cost control, and site reporting, while maintaining records and supporting customer tours and handovers as projects progress.