Assistant Site Manager

  • Reed Specialist Recruitment
  • 12/10/2026
Full time Construction Site Manager Management QA-Quality Control Skilled Trades & Labour Assistant Construction

Job Description

Assistant Site Manager Residential Developer East Dorset

Assistant Site Manager - East Dorset
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car Allowance/Company Car + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Assistant Site Manager to join a leading national residential developer on a flagship multi-phase housing development in East Dorset.

Working alongside an experienced, award-winning construction team, you'll gain hands-on exposure to all aspects of site management, including programme delivery, quality control, health & safety, subcontractor management and customer satisfaction. This position offers a genuine route to Site Manager level, with structured training, mentoring and clear progression opportunities.


The Role

Reporting into the Site Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the development, helping to ensure high standards of quality, health & safety, programme delivery and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with the management of subcontractors and site activities.
  • Ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.
  • Supporting site inspections and quality control procedures.
  • Monitoring progress and helping to coordinate trades on site.
  • Maintaining a safe and organised working environment.
  • Assisting with customer journey and defect management processes.

About You

  • Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within residential construction.
  • Strong understanding of health & safety and NHBC standards.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Ambitious, career-driven and eager to progress into a Site Manager position.
  • Experience working on volume housing or multi-unit residential developments is desirable.
  • Experience working within an award-winning team or high-performing residential environment would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Clear and structured promotion pathway.
  • Ongoing mentoring and support from an experienced management team.
  • Opportunity to work on a prestigious multi-phase development.
  • Long-term career prospects with a successful and growing business.
  • Positive, collaborative and award-winning team culture.

If you're ready to accelerate your career and learn from some of the best professionals in the industry, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.