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Fawkes & Reece; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece are seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join a residential housing development in the United Kingdom. You will report to the Site Manager, supervising day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors, and maintaining safety and quality standards to deliver new homes on programme.

The ideal candidate will have prior residential experience and hold SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS cards, with the ability to communicate effectively with trades and stakeholders to drive timely

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager in residential housing.
• SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS Card required.
• Strong safety, quality, and build standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager with day-to-day site operations.
• Monitor subcontractors to ensure plans, specs and build standards are met.
• Conduct site inspections for quality, safety and progress.
• Coordinate materials delivery and keep the site tidy and safe.
• Support handover and completion of new homes.
• Promote health and safety and run toolbox talks.
• Prepare site reports and documentation for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with trades to keep works on programme.

Skills

Site supervision

Health & safety coordination

Communication & coordination

Organisation & time management

Teamwork

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Job description

Fawkes & Reece are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our client as an Assistant Site Manager. This is a role for a savvy Assistant Site Manager from a residential/housing background.

Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the successful delivery of a residential housing development. The project will involve the construction and delivery of high-quality new homes, working closely with subcontractors and the wider site team to ensure the development is delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities for Assistant Site Manager

Site Supervision:

Assist the Site Manager in overseeing day-to-day site operations.

Monitor the work of subcontractors, ensuring compliance with project plans, specifications, and build standards.

Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality, safety, and progress.

Assist with the coordination, ordering, and delivery of materials.

Monitor build progress and assist in ensuring homes are delivered to programme.

Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment on site.

Health & Safety:

Assist in implementing and maintaining site safety procedures.

Conduct daily safety checks and toolbox talks.

Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.

Promote a strong health and safety culture across the development.

Communication & Coordination:

Assist with communication between the Site Manager, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Assist with the preparation of site reports and documentation.

Coordinate with trades to ensure works are completed efficiently and to the required standard.

Support the Site Manager with the handover and completion of new homes.

Support Site Manager:

Provide general support to the Site Manager in all aspects of residential project delivery.

Assist in monitoring build quality and ensuring company standards are maintained.

Help coordinate trades and subcontractors to ensure the smooth progression of the development.

Construction Experience: Previous experience in an Assistant Site Manager role, ideally within residential housebuilding.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Organisation & Time Management: Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a site team.

Quality Awareness: Strong understanding of build quality and residential construction standards.

Safety Awareness: Strong commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications: SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS Card.

Residential Experience: Previous experience working on housing developments or new-build residential projects.

First Aid: First Aid certification.

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