Assistant Site Manager

Assistant Site Manager – Bellway Homes

Bellway recognises that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference while creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. We are positive about making adjustments and providing flexible working, and we would be happy to discuss how this could work for you.

Company Information

• Company: Bellway Homes
• Salary: competitive
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK – East Midlands
• Town/City: Cambridge
• Posted: 18/12/2025
• Listed in: Site Management
• Reference: 298789CON

Role Overview

The role of Assistant Site Manager reports to the Construction Director and assists with the responsibility for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost‑effective works at all times while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service within the given timescales.

Principal Accountabilities

• Support the Site Manager with day‑to‑day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets.
• Assist with management and implementation of health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers to ensure all aspects of health and safety are followed.
• Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching and support as required to improve performance.
• Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times.
• Support the Site Manager to deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary.
• Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers’ requirements (NHBC, LABC Services).
• Assist the Site Manager with producing accurate production/progress returns and ensure they are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested.
• Ensure that adequate site records are maintained, including but not limited to Site Manager reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records.
• Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• Experience of working as an Assistant Site Manager with a high‑volume residential house builder.
• Experience of effectively managing teams.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of health and safety and building legislation.
• GCSE Maths and English – Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS card (or equivalent).
• Valid SSSTS certificate.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Construction Management – HNC Level 4, HND desirable.
• Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate is desirable.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Good administration skills.
• Works effectively to deadlines and competently handles multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficient IT skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Committed to diversity and inclusion.

Working Conditions

• Willing to be flexible in respect to day‑to‑day duties and hours worked.
• Working outside in all weathers.
• Ability to travel to development sites, including the divisional office.

In Return We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary.
• Competitive car allowance.
• Optional salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Competitive annual bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Access to discounts and benefits portal.
• ShareSave Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Earn and Learn Opportunities.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.