Assistant Site Manager - Residential Developer

O'Neill & Brennan; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Neill and Brennan is seeking an ambitious Assistant Site Manager to join a premium residential development in Bridgwater. Working closely with the Site Manager, you will help deliver high-quality homes from construction through handover, while maintaining safety and quality on site.

The role requires SMSTS or SSSTS, First Aid and CSCS, plus strong organisation and communication to manage subcontractors and coordinate trades.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager in volume housebuilding or residential construction.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and trades on site.
• Commitment to health and safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day site management.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and trades.
• Ensure works are safe, efficient and meet quality standards.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Monitor programme progress and support build deadlines.
• Support snagging, defects management and handover.
• Maintain accurate site records and follow procedures.
• Foster a positive, professional site environment.

Skills

Site coordination

Communication

Safety awareness

Subcontractor management

Education

SMSTS or SSSTS

First Aid

CSCS

Job description

Assistant Site Manager

Bridgwater, Somerset

Excellent Salary + Benefits Package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Site Manager to join one of the UK's most respected premium housebuilders on a prestigious residential development in the Bridgwater area.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a business renowned for delivering high-quality homes and thoughtfully designed communities. The organisation is committed to creating places where people can enjoy a better quality of life, with a strong focus on exceptional design, sustainability, customer experience, environmental responsibility and creating communities that will thrive for generations.

The Role

Working closely with the Site Manager, you will play an important role in the successful delivery of a high-quality housing development from construction through to customer handover.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the day-to-day management of the construction site.
• Supervising and coordinating subcontractors and trades.
• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Monitoring programme progress and supporting the achievement of build deadlines.
• Carrying out quality inspections and assisting with the management of snagging and defects.
• Supporting the delivery of an exceptional finished product and customer experience.
• Maintaining accurate site records and ensuring company procedures are followed.
• Helping to create a positive, professional and collaborative site environment.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within volume housebuilding or residential construction.

You will be:

• Passionate about delivering high-quality homes.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• A strong communicator with the ability to manage and motivate subcontractors.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety.
• Customer-focused and proud of the product you deliver.
• Ambitious, driven and keen to develop your career with a leading housebuilder.

Relevant qualifications including SMSTS or SSSTS, First Aid and CSCS will be required.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking housebuilder that believes successful developments should be about far more than constructing houses. Their approach centres around building responsibly, respecting the local environment, supporting sustainable communities and investing in the people who make their success possible.

In return, you will receive an excellent salary and benefits package, together with genuine opportunities for training, development and long-term career progression.

If you are an ambitious Assistant Site Manager looking to develop your career with a premium housebuilder on an exciting development in Somerset, we would be delighted to hear from you.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation