Job Description:

Assistant Site Manager
Location: Essex 
Project: 60-Unit High Specification Residential Development
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000, £5k car allowance + package

The Opportunity

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Assistant Site Manager to join our team on an exciting 60-unit high-specification residential development located on the Cambridgeshire/Essex border.

Working alongside an experienced Site Manager, you will play a key role in delivering a premium housing scheme to the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to further develop their career with a respected residential developer or contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in the day-to-day running of the development.
• Assist in delivering the project safely, on programme, and within budget.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers on site.
• Monitor build quality and ensure works are completed in line with company standards and NHBC requirements.
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections and maintain site compliance.
• Assist with short-term programming and work sequencing.
• Manage snagging and quality control processes.
• Support the completion and handover of homes to customers.
• Maintain accurate site records and reports.
• Promote a positive site culture focused on quality, safety, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager, Finishing Foreman, Site Supervisor, or similar within residential construction.
• Experience working on new-build housing developments.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and residential construction methods.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Proactive, professional, and quality-focused approach.

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS or SSSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• NHBC awareness and experience.
• Timber frame and traditional build experience.
• Experience delivering high-specification residential developments.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme.
• Annual bonus potential.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
• The chance to work on a flagship high-quality residential project.

Apply Now
If you are an enthusiastic Assistant Site Manager looking to progress your career on a prestigious residential development, we'd like to hear from you.