Assistant Site Manager

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join our growing construction team. Reporting to the Development Site Manager, you will work closely with the development team to ensure daily monitoring and planning of the site programme while supporting health, safety and client service standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager in managing site resources including labour, plant and materials.
• Monitor the site programme on a daily basis and report progress.
• Manage sub‑contractors by providing clear direction and expectations.
• Maintain health and safety standards through regular checks and immediate corrective action.
• Take ownership of site issues and ensure prompt resolution.
• Lead trade, project team and site sales meetings.
• Work with the Site Manager to control costs and identify savings.

Required profile

• Computer literate with experience working to NHBC standards.
• Ability to work at heights and hold valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates.
• Experience delivering 5‑star quality homes for a housebuilder.
• Strong problem‑solving, time‑management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated people‑management techniques to motivate teams.

Required skills

• SMSTS (CITB approved)
• CSCS card
• First Aid at Work
• Scaffold Awareness
• Traffic Management
• Lifting Operations
• NHBC standards
• CITB SEATS or IEMA certification
• Temporary Works Co‑ordinator qualification