Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a well-established and respected house builder on a large residential development in Preston. Our client is delivering a…

Pay rate £22 – £23/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 10 September 2026

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Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a well-established and respected house builder on a large residential development in Preston.

Our client is delivering a substantial 250-unit timber frame housing development and is looking for a driven and experienced Assistant Site Manager to join the team from the end of September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong residential background who is looking to join a busy site environment and play a key role in the successful delivery of a large-scale new build development.

The Role

As Assistant Site Manager, you will work closely with the Site Manager and wider project team, assisting with the day-to-day management of the development and ensuring plots are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You will be responsible for coordinating subcontractors and trades, monitoring progress and ensuring works are completed in line with the build programme, quality standards and health & safety requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of the development.
Coordinating subcontractors and site trades.
Monitoring progress against programme and build targets.
Ensuring plots progress efficiently through each stage of construction.
Carrying out regular quality inspections and ensuring works meet required standards.
Maintaining high standards of health & safety across the site.
Identifying and addressing any issues that could impact programme or quality.
Ensuring subcontractors are working safely, efficiently and to agreed programmes.
Maintaining excellent standards of site presentation and housekeeping.
Assisting with site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings where required.
Liaising with the Site Manager, Contracts Manager and wider project team.
Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with company procedures, building regulations and NHBC standards.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within residential new build housing.
Experience working on timber frame developments.
A strong understanding of residential construction and build sequencing.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
The ability to work effectively within a busy and fast-paced site environment.
A proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
The confidence to manage subcontractors and site trades.
A strong understanding of health & safety and quality requirements.

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must have all relevant qualifications and cards in date, including:

SSSTS or SMSTS
CSCS
First Aid
Recent references from a new build housing role

The Opportunity

With a start date of the end of September, this role would suit an experienced Assistant Site Manager looking for their next long-term residential opportunity and wanting to be part of a large, busy and professionally managed development.

If you have the residential experience, relevant qualifications and ambition to progress within a leading house builder, we would be keen to hear from you.

The relevant contact for this role is Molly in our Bolton Office. You can contact me directly or via email at .

If suitable, I will be in touch to discuss this opportunity with you further

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