Assistant Site Manager

Salary/rate:£45000.00 - £50000.00 per annum + car allowance + package + bonus

Location:Leicester, Leicestershire

Type:Permanent

Posted:16/03/26

Reference:BBBH6801_1773662228

Consultant:

Poppy Mason

+44 7507 946 841

[email protected]

Assistant Site Manager - New Build Housing
Leicester
£45,000 - £50,000 + Package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Site Manager to join a well-established and growing housebuilder delivering a large residential development in Leicester.
The project is a greenfield development consisting of 288 new build homes, constructed using timber frame, with a mix of open market and housing association units. This is a busy, long-term scheme offering strong stability and genuine opportunities for career progression.
You will work closely with the Site Manager and wider project team to support the day-to-day running of the development, ensuring work is delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard of quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting the Site Manager with the day-to-day management of the development

Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely and to programme

Monitoring site quality standards and supporting snagging and inspections

Supporting site meetings and maintaining strong communication across the build team

Ensuring site presentation, safety standards and documentation are maintained

Managing inductions and helping to oversee health & safety compliance

Requirements:

Experience working on new build residential developments

Strong understanding of construction processes, ideally within timber frame housing

Knowledge of health & safety regulations and site compliance

Good organisational and communication skills

A proactive and hands-on approach to site management

Desirable Qualifications

SMSTS or SSSTS

CSCS card

First Aid at Work

NVQ in Construction or similar

What's on Offer:

Salary £45,000 - £50,000 + package

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Enhanced pension and benefits

Long-term pipeline of work in the Leicestershire area

Excellent opportunities for progression within a growing housebuilder

If you're an Assistant Site Manager looking to join a busy developer delivering high-quality residential schemes, please apply with your CV attached.