Assistant Site Manager

  • Skilled Careers
  • Lakenheath, Suffolk
  • 10/10/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Assistant Site Manager

Lakenheath, Suffolk

£45,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Package + Bonus

Are you an ambitious Assistant Site Manager looking to develop your career with one of the UK's leading 5-star housebuilders

Our client, a prestigious volume housebuilder with an exceptional reputation for quality and customer satisfaction, is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join a flagship large-scale residential development in Lakenheath, Suffolk.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an experienced management team on a multi-phase housing scheme, gaining exposure to all aspects of site management while progressing towards a Site Manager position.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Senior Site Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of a busy residential development, helping to ensure homes are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting with the management of subcontractors and site labour
  • Driving health & safety standards across the development
  • Coordinating trades to achieve build programmes and key deadlines
  • Conducting quality inspections and snagging activities
  • Supporting NHBC and Building Control inspections
  • Monitoring site presentation and housekeeping
  • Assisting with material management and deliveries
  • Ensuring plots are delivered to the highest customer service standards
  • Supporting the site team with handovers and completions

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within residential housebuilding
  • Experience working for a volume housebuilder would be highly desirable
  • Strong understanding of traditional build construction methods
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Passion for delivering quality homes and customer satisfaction
  • Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced site environment
  • SMSTS or SSSTS, First Aid and CSCS qualifications preferred

What's on Offer

  • Salary between £45,000 - £55,000
  • Competitive bonus scheme
  • Car allowance or company vehicle
  • Pension contribution
  • Private healthcare
  • Excellent annual leave entitlement
  • Career progression with a leading 5-star housebuilder
  • Ongoing training and professional development

Apply Now

If you're looking to join a well-respected housebuilder on a major development and take the next step in your site management career, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Dominic Monaghan (phone number removed)

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.