Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is seeking an Assistant Site Manager for a new build residential development in Shrewsbury. You will work with a Site Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring safety and adherence to project specifications.

The role requires experience in managing housing developments, the ability to motivate teams and subcontractors, and up-to-date health and safety knowledge, including relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing new build housing developments.
• Ability to motivate the team and subcontractors.
• Up to date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation.
• Valid SSSTS / SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily operations of a busy residential development.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Oversee subcontractors to ensure work meets specifications and company policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Health and safety

Construction management

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS/CSCS First Aid certificates

Job description

Reference: CNASM_1789122512
Posted: September 11, 2026

Are you an Assistant Site Manager interested in joining a leading residential developer on a new build residential scheme in Shrewsbury.

There is an exciting new opportunity to join a well-established private regional housing developer in the West Midlands, to manage a brand new housing development of 200+ units.

Working closely with a highly experienced Site Manager, you will assist in the daily operations of a busy residential development, ensuring that health and safety procedures are strictly adhered to, ensuring sub-contractors work within the required specification and adhere to company policies and assisting with ensuring the quality meets with the company and warranty expectations.

This is a growing regional business with an impressive pipeline of projects that can offer excellent career development opportunities.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Previous experience managing new build housing developments
• Ability to motivate the team and subcontractors
• Up to date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation
• Valid SSSTS / SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates