Assistant Site Manager

Assistant Site Manager – Award-Winning PLC Developer

Residential Housebuilding | Traditional Build & Timber Frame & RC Frame

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join an award-winning, nationally recognised PLC residential developer.

Our client is a highly regarded housebuilder with an excellent reputation for delivering quality homes and developments across the region. They are seeking a proactive, organised and quality-driven Assistant Site Manager to join their established construction team.

The Role

Working alongside an experienced Site Manager and wider construction team, you will play an integral role in managing the day-to-day delivery of new-build residential homes, with particular emphasis on internal fit-out, build programmes, quality control and customer completions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple plots simultaneously, ideally with experience overseeing 10–15 properties at various stages of construction.
• Take ownership of internal fit-out works, coordinating trades and ensuring plots progress efficiently towards completion.
• Prepare for and coordinate NHBC key stage inspections, ensuring works comply with current standards.
• Create, manage and distribute internal build programmes, monitoring progress against key deadlines.
• Coordinate subcontractors, materials and resources to maintain productivity and achieve build targets.
• Oversee plot progression through CML inspections, snagging and final customer handovers.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Building Regulations and their application throughout the construction process.
• Assist with Part L compliance, including photographic evidence and documentation required for BR EL reporting.
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections, identifying risks and implementing appropriate procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Site Manager, Site Manager and wider construction team.
• Maintain high standards of customer service, communicating professionally with purchasers when required.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Site Manager who can demonstrate strong organisational skills, excellent technical knowledge and the ability to manage a demanding residential build programme.

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in an Assistant Site Manager or equivalent site management role within residential housebuilding.
• Strong experience managing internal fit-out stages across multiple residential plots.
• Good working knowledge of NHBC standards, key stage inspections and Building Regulations.
• Experience creating and managing short-term construction programmes.
• Understanding of Part L requirements and associated photographic evidence for BR EL reports.
• Experience delivering traditional build housing developments. Timber frame experience would also be beneficial.
• Strong health and safety awareness and a proactive approach to site management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a multi-level construction management team.
• Relevant CSCS, SMSTS or SSSTS and First Aid qualifications.

Desirable, Not Essential

• Previous experience working for a national PLC or volume housebuilder.
• Temporary Works, scaffold or mobile crane awareness/training.
• General knowledge of superstructure construction.

Candidates from reputable small or medium-sized residential developers are equally encouraged to apply, provided they can demonstrate the relevant technical knowledge and experience.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Opportunity to join an established, award-winning PLC developer.
• Excellent career progression and ongoing professional development.
• The opportunity to work on high-quality residential developments with an experienced construction management team.

Apply

If you’re an experienced Assistant Site Manager with a strong background in residential construction and a passion for delivering quality homes, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.