Assistant Site Manager

Posted on 04 August 2026

£46,000 - £50,000/annum + package

At a glance

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Site Manager to join a well-established and highly regarded residential developer delivering high-quality new homes across the South Coast.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with volume housebuilding experience who is looking to take the next step in their career with a business renowned for delivering quality developments and investing in its people.

Working alongside an experienced Site Manager, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of a busy residential development, ensuring homes are built safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Assistant Site Manager Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you'll take responsibility for managing plots from pre-plaster through to customer handover, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring each property is completed to an exceptional standard.

This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys the finishing stages of construction, has excellent attention to detail and takes real pride in delivering homes that customers will be proud to move into.

You'll also gain exposure to the wider management of a fast-paced development, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress towards Site Manager level in the future.

Assistant Site Manager Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Site Manager in the successful delivery of a busy residential development.
• Managing plots from pre-plaster stage through to legal completion and customer handover.
• Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and to company quality standards.
• Monitoring build progress and maintaining programme.
• Carrying out regular quality inspections and closing out defects.
• Managing customer choices, upgrades and specification changes.
• Liaising with Building Control, NHBC/Warranty Inspectors and internal departments.
• Conducting customer demonstrations and home handovers.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and housekeeping across the site.
• Supporting weekly site reporting and attending progress meetings.
• Deputising for the Site Manager during periods of absence when required.

Assistant Site Manager Criteria 

We're looking for a motivated and career-driven individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced residential environment and takes pride in delivering quality homes.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager, Finishing Foreman or similar within volume housebuilding.
• Experience managing plots through the finishing stages to customer handover.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction methods and build sequencing.
• Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• The confidence to coordinate subcontractors and build positive working relationships.
• A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to progress your career.

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision (or equivalent).
• SMSTS.
• First Aid at Work.
• Scaffold Inspection.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.
• Car Allowance on top of basic salary.
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Mileage allowance.
• 25 days Annual leave + bank holidays
• Company benefits package.
• The opportunity to join a respected and growing residential developer.
• Ongoing training, mentoring and genuine career progression towards Site Manager.
• Long-term job security with an excellent pipeline of developments.
• Supportive management team and positive working culture.

If you're an ambitious Assistant Site Manager looking to join a quality-focused housebuilder where you'll be supported to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Alex at One Way on 07442 070998, or click Apply Now.

Contact

• Alex Haynes
• 02380981601
• alexhaynes@oneway.co.uk