Job Title: Assistant Site Manager - Residential Housing Scheme (Bristol)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £35,000-£50,000 per annum (depending on experience) + car allowance + healthcare + pension + training support
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant/ Trainee Site Manager to join a well-established housebuilder delivering a residential housing development in Bristol. You will report directly to the Site Manager / Contracts Manager and play a key role in driving the delivery of a high-quality housing scheme.
Assisting in the day-to-day supervision and coordination of on-site trades (groundworks, superstructure, finishing)
Monitoring and reporting site progress against programme
Ensuring compliance with health & safety standards, quality standards, and NHBC / housebuilder requirements
Supporting management of subcontractors, deliveries, site logistics, and documentation
Leading toolbox talks, inductions, and safety briefings
Liaising with the Site Manager / Contracts Manager to drive risk mitigation, cost control, and productivity
Participating in formal inspections, audits, and quality checks
Person Specification / Requirements
Some previous experience in a supervision or junior management role on residential construction sites
Valid SMSTS or SSSTS qualification
First Aid qualification
Fire Marshall certification
Scaffolding supervisor or temporary works supervisor qualification (desirable but not essential)Skills & Attributes:
Strong leadership mindset and ability to coordinate subcontractors
Excellent organisation, communication, and problem-solving skills
A proactive attitude with the drive to learn and grow
Willingness to travel within Bristol and occasionally to neighbouring project locations
What's on Offer
up to £50,000 basic
Car allowance
Healthcare
Pension scheme
Support for ongoing professional development and training, including gaining additional site-management qualifications
Clear career progression: this role could progress into a Site Manager role as the project evolvesIf you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to reach out to Vekshana directly for a confidential conversation.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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