Assistant Site Manager

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000
Location: Ipswich

Our client are seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to help build not just homes, but futures for their residents and their team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to remarkable projects while working in a supportive environment that values collaboration and innovation.

With multiple regional offices and operations across various locations, our client brings their vision to life on a local scale. You will have the resources to enhance your skills and the freedom to pursue new paths, all while tailoring your work to fit your life.

The successful candidate will efficiently oversee field operations, manage subcontractors' daily activities, and ensure material availability in collaboration with the Site Manager.

You will assist in planning and scheduling site activities, ensuring all work is conducted safely, and step in for the Site Manager as needed to uphold quality standards that meet customer expectations.

• Complete weekly planning sheets to ensure adherence to the overall build schedule.
• Provide guidance to subcontractors to meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with the Site Manager to ensure materials are available for the construction schedule.

• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections to confirm safe operations.
• Ensure adherence to method statements and risk assessments from subcontractors or management.
• Follow site-specific environmental action plan requirements.

• Communicate daily regarding customer options and variations.
• Collaborate with relevant departments and subcontractors for customer choice supply and installation.
• Work with the sales team to resolve customer issues.

• Schedule and coordinate visits for stage inspections.
• Arrange inspections with statutory services.
• Accompany inspectors during their visits.

• Assist with the Home Quality Inspection (HQI) before the sign-off.
• Ensure the house is defect-free, clean, and ready for occupation at legal completion, addressing all identified items.
• Support in post-completion visits to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Conduct regular inspections of each property throughout the build process and complete snagging lists.
• Ensure all contractors adhere to issued drawings, specifications, and trade conditions.

• Support in applying operating framework rules regarding aesthetics.

• Ensure adequate waste disposal skips are available.
• Ensure contractors and labour separate waste according to company policy.

• Trade background
• NVQ Level 4 in Residential Construction Site Supervision
• In-depth knowledge of the building process, including relevant regulations
• First Aid qualified
• CSCS card holder at Manager/Supervisor level

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to meaningful projects, we encourage you to apply!