Location: Knaresborough
Salary: £210.00- £230.00 per Day
Contract: Contract
Type: Full Time
Reference: VAC-ASM_1789486105
Posted: September 15, 2026
We're looking for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a 5 star well known house-builder on a 2-5 bed new build housing development in HG2 Harrogate
This is a temporary position for someone with a proven track record delivering volume new build sites to a high standard.
The development consists of standard NHBC-spec volume housing and our client places strong emphasis on Health & Safety, build quality, and customer care, and is looking for an Assistant Site Manager who is well-organised, and confident running a fast-paced but tidy site.
PLEASE NOTE: They will only consider candidates with experience working for national well known house-builders - not small private developers.
Responsibilities:
- Adherence to the Company quality standards including Management of defects, compliance with specification, compliance with materials / workmanship schedules, subcontractor code of conduct, considerate Constructors Scheme
- Helping keep site clean and tidy.
- Helping to lead and coordinate the site team
- Assisting with the preparation of the Health and Safety file
- Oversee day-to-day site operations and ensure build programmes are achieved
- Manage trades, subcontractors, and suppliers effectively
- Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety, NHBC standards, and company quality procedures / initiatives including PPE, Site Inductions, Management of Method Statements/Risk Assessments, Work Permits, Scaffold/Lifting equipment inspections
- Coordinate with internal departments and external inspectors
- Lead on snagging, customer care, and handover standards
- Report directly to the Contracts Manager initiatives including PPE, Site Inductions, Management of Method Statements/Risk Assessments, Work Permits, Scaffold/Lifting equipment inspections
- Maintaining and update Construction Phase Health & Safety plan as works proceed
- Liaising with the client, consultants, contract administrator, head office etc.
- To be responsible for the opening and closing of the site facilities
- Management of site facilities; welfare, toilets, offices, compound area etc.
- To assist in the management of project specific preliminaries
- Co-ordinating the Sub-Contractors as appropriate
- Preparation / assistance with the site progress reports
- Safe storage and co-ordination of materials
- To be responsible for the accurate / timely completion of site based documentation
- Attendance at project and company related meetings
- To ensure all relevant resident and public complaints are resolved efficiently
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years experience as an Assistant Manager on new build housing sites
- Proven experience running/ assisting sites for recognised UK housebuilders
- Consistent, long-term roles showing Asistant site management stabilityl
- Up-to-date SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
Please note: only candidates with solid experience delivering new build housing projects for established house-builders will be considered!
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Assistant Site Manager in Knaresborough employer: Fawkes and Reece
Fawkes and Reece is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional development. Located in Cheshire, employees benefit from a collaborative environment where growth opportunities are abundant, alongside competitive benefits that enhance work-life balance. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises employee satisfaction and meaningful contributions.
