ORIGINAL
Salary/rate:£48000.00 - £55000.00 per annum + car allowance + package + bonus
Location:Bedfordshire
Type:Permanent
Reference:BBBH6758_1770894613
Consultant:Poppy Mason
 +44 7507 946 841
 poppy.m@knightwood.com

Assistant Site Manager - New Build Housing
Location: Bedfordshire

An established and growing regional housebuilder is looking to appoint an Assistant Site Manager to join their team on a large-volume residential development near Northampton.

This privately owned developer has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality homes across the Midlands and surrounding regions. With a strong land pipeline and a focus on long-term growth, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their site management experience and progress their career within a supportive and well-structured business.

The Role

  • Working alongside an experienced Site Manager, you will support the day-to-day operations of a busy new-build housing site, helping to ensure homes are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
  • Key responsibilities include:
  • Assisting with the supervision and coordination of subcontractors
  • Monitoring health & safety and ensuring site compliance
  • Supporting quality checks, inspections, and snagging
  • Helping to manage build programmes and site logistics
  • Maintaining site records and progress documentation
  • Assisting with customer care and home handovers

About You

  • Experience within new-build residential construction (housebuilding experience preferred)
  • Background in a Trainee, Finishing Foreman, or Assistant Site Management role
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • A proactive attitude with a desire to learn and progress
  • Relevant site qualifications such as SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS, and First Aid (or working towards)

Why Apply?

  • Join a large-scale development offering strong exposure to volume housebuilding
  • Work within a supportive management team focused on developing talent
  • Clear opportunity for career progression to Site Manager
  • Stable, well-established business with a strong regional presence and future workload secured
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their experience, take on more responsibility, and develop a long-term career in housebuilding.