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Salary/rate:£50000 - £53000.00 per annum + + car allowance + bonus
Location:Leicestershire
Type:Permanent
Reference:BBBH6883_1780409318
Consultant:Katrina Hiles
 +44 7833 223 337
 katrina@knightwood.com

Assistant Site Manager - New Build Housing
Leicester
£50,000 - £53,000 + Package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Site Manager to join a well-established and growing housebuilder delivering a large residential development in Leicester.
The project is a greenfield development consisting of 288 new build homes, constructed using timber frame, with a mix of open market and housing association units. This is a busy, long-term scheme offering strong stability and genuine opportunities for career progression.
You will work closely with the Site Manager and wider project team to support the day-to-day running of the development, ensuring work is delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard of quality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting the Site Manager with the day-to-day management of the development
  • Coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely and to programme
  • Monitoring site quality standards and supporting snagging and inspections
  • Supporting site meetings and maintaining strong communication across the build team
  • Ensuring site presentation, safety standards and documentation are maintained
  • Managing inductions and helping to oversee health & safety compliance

Requirements:

  • Experience working on new build residential developments
  • Strong understanding of construction processes, ideally within timber frame housing
  • Knowledge of health & safety regulations and site compliance
  • Good organisational and communication skills
  • A proactive and hands-on approach to site management

Desirable Qualifications

  • SMSTS or SSSTS
  • CSCS card
  • First Aid at Work
  • NVQ in Construction or similar

What's on Offer:

  • Salary £50,000 - £53,000 + package
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Private medical cover
  • Enhanced pension and benefits
  • Long-term pipeline of work in the Leicestershire area
  • Excellent opportunities for progression within a growing housebuilder

If you're an Assistant Site Manager looking to join a busy developer delivering high-quality residential schemes, please apply with your CV attached.