Assistant Site Manager

Overview

In this role you help lead a busy residential construction site for Bellway’s South West division, ensuring safe, efficient delivery and high-quality homes. You’ll work closely with the Site Manager and Construction Manager to keep production on track while upholding customer-first standards. You’ll coach site staff, manage safety and quality controls, and maintain clear records and progress reporting. This is a hands-on role at scale, with a focus on safe, compliant delivery and strong stakeholder collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (optional)
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with daily site operations and provide clear direction to on-site teams
• Assist with health and safety procedures and liaise with Health and Safety Managers to ensure compliance
• Motivate and manage directly employed site staff, delivering toolbox talks and coaching
• Maintain site presentation to required standards and ensure production aligns with technical and planning documentation
• Support production delivery in line with NHBC and LABC requirements and relevant regulations
• Produce accurate production/progress returns and keep Construction Manager/Director informed
• Support quality control procedures and rectify defects to protect schedule and quality
• Monitor production costs and approve contractor payments as appropriate
• Maintain comprehensive site records (reports, labour, plant, materials, inductions, safety)
• Ensure remedial work ahead of NHBC inspections and coordinate with sales for smooth customer delivery
• Conduct New Home demonstrations and customer tours under customer-first procedures
• Deliver excellent customer service in line with company guidelines
• Deputise for the Site Manager when required
• Travel to development sites and work outdoors in all weathers

Key requirements

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager with a high-volume residential builder
• Experience in effectively managing teams
• Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety, building legislation and NHBC standards
• GCSE Maths and English – Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• Valid CSCS card at Site Manager level (or equivalent)
• Valid SMSTS certificate
• Valid First Aid certificate
• Desirable: Construction Management qualifications (HNC/HND/NVQ) and scaffolding or LOLER certificates

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Methodical, conscientious and organized
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance and building regulations
• Experience with NHBC/LABC quality and compliance procedures

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