Assistant Site Manager – Social Housing & Regeneration
Location: Various locations across the Northeast & Northumberland
Salary: £40,000–£45,000
Sector: Construction / Social Housing / Regeneration
Our client is a growing organisation delivering safe, sustainable regeneration and improvements to social housing across the North of England.
Working alongside housing providers and local communities, they are committed to improving existing homes, enhancing living standards and creating more energy-efficient and sustainable communities.
Due to continued growth and an expanding pipeline of work, they are looking to recruit multiple Assistant Site Managers to support the delivery of a variety of exciting construction, refurbishment and retrofit schemes.
The successful candidate will be confident supporting leadership on site, supporting the Site Manager for day-to-day project delivery and ensuring site teams, subcontractors and suppliers are coordinated effectively. They will have strong organisational skills, forward planning and a good working knowledge of Microsoft software and digital technology are essential for this role.
These are individual opportunities across different projects, offering the chance to join an established team and play an important role in delivering works that have a genuine impact on local communities.
The Projects
There are several schemes available, including:
- Darlington: External works and property improvement programme.
- Teesside: Internal refurbishment and improvement works.
- Durham: Solar installation programme.
- Northumberland: Social housing improvement and regeneration works.
- Additional Scheme: Another project within the client’s growing regional portfolio.
We are keen to speak with Assistant Site Managers who have experience across different areas of construction, refurbishment or housing.
The Role
Working closely with the Site Manager, you will assist in the day-to-day running of your allocated scheme, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Site Manager with the daily management and coordination of site activities.
- Supervising subcontractors and trades, ensuring works are progressing in line with programme.
- Monitoring quality of workmanship and ensuring standards are maintained.
- Carrying out site inspections and ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.
- Assisting with site records, reports and progress updates.
- Coordinating materials, labour and resources to support programme delivery.
- Identifying and reporting any issues that could affect progress or quality.
- Maintaining a professional and positive approach when dealing with residents, clients and subcontractors.
About You
We are looking for motivated Assistant Site Managers with a background in construction who are confident supporting the delivery of projects and coordinating site activities.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager or in a similar supervisory role.
- Experience within construction, refurbishment, social housing or residential development.
- A good understanding of site health and safety requirements.
- Experience coordinating subcontractors and trades.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to work to programmes and maintain high standards of quality.
Relevant construction qualifications and a valid CSCS card are essential. SMSTS or SSSTS and First Aid qualifications would also be advantageous.
Essential requirements:
- NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management or an equivalent relevant qualification.
- Valid CSCS Black Manager Card.
Experience with social housing, external wall insulation, solar installations, energy-efficiency improvements or wider retrofit programmes would be highly advantageous
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £40,000–£45,000, depending on experience.
- Additional benefits and package.
- The opportunity to join a growing and established organisation.
- A variety of projects across the North East and Northumberland.
- Long-term opportunities with a strong pipeline of work.
- The chance to develop your career within a growing social housing and regeneration business.
We are recruiting for multiple positions across different schemes, so whether your background is in external works, internal refurbishment, solar installations or general construction, we'd be keen to hear from you.
If you, or someone you know, is an ambitious Assistant Site Manager looking for your next opportunity, get in touch to find out more.
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