Assistant Site Manager

  • Randstad Construction & Property
  • Sudbury, Suffolk
  • 17/03/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a meticulous and driven Assistant Site Manager / Finishing Foreman for a high-quality timber frame residential development in Sudbury. The successful candidate will take full ownership of residential plots starting from the 1st fix stage through to final handover, ensuring every home meets our exacting standards of finish and safety.



Key Responsibilities

  • Quality Control: Manage and oversee all internal finishing trades (joinery, plastering, painting, tiling, etc.) to ensure a snag-free delivery.

  • Program Management: Drive the schedule to ensure plots are delivered on time for CML (Council of Mortgage Lenders) inspections and completions.

  • Health & Safety: Maintain a safe working environment and ensure all subcontractors adhere to site-specific safety protocols.

  • Snagging: Conduct rigorous "pre-snag" inspections and manage the timely closing out of all identified issues.

  • Handover: Liaise with the Site Manager and Customer Care teams to ensure a seamless transition for the new homeowners.



Required Experience & Skills

  • Sector Expertise: Proven experience as a Finishing Foreman or Assistant Site Manager on timber frame residential projects.

  • Trade Background: A background in a finishing trade (e.g., Carpentry or Painting) is highly desirable.

  • Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of the transition from 2nd fix to finals.

  • Soft Skills: Strong communication skills to manage subcontractors effectively and a "thick skin" for maintaining high standards.

  • Qualifications:

    • Valid CSCS Card.

    • First Aid at Work.

    • SSSTS or SMSTS.



Project Details

  • Location: Sudbury.

  • Build Type: Timber Frame.

  • Duration: 6-12 months


Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.