Assistant Site Manager in Kent

Assistant Site Manager We're working with a well-established residential developer with a long-standing reputation for building quality homes at scale, with developments across the UK and a strong focus on maintaining consistent standards from the first plot through to handover. They're looking for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join an award-winning development near Sittingbourne that is already well underway, with around 18 months remaining on the programme. You'll be reporting directly into an experienced Senior Site Manager, becoming an important part of the site team as the development moves through its next stages. This isn't an opportunity for someone looking to make their first move into housebuilding - we're specifically looking for an Assistant Site Manager with a proven residential housebuilding background who understands how a volume development needs to run. The site is at a stage where there's plenty to get your teeth into, particularly around taking plots from the roofing stage through to completion. Experience with externals would also be useful, giving you the opportunity to broaden your exposure as the development progresses. The Role You'll be working closely with the Senior Site Manager and taking ownership of your own areas of the development, helping keep plots moving while making sure standards don't slip as production increases. You'll be involved in: Managing and coordinating subcontractors across your allocated plots Taking plots from roof stage through to completion and handover Monitoring build quality and ensuring works are completed correctly first time Coordinating trades to maintain momentum against the build programme Supporting the delivery of external works where required Preparing plots for NHBC inspections and ensuring required standards are consistently met Identifying problems early and working with trades and the Senior Site Manager to resolve them Maintaining strong health