Assistant Site Manager
Location: Exeter
Salary: £45,000 + Car Allowance + 10% Bonus
Contract Type: Permanent
Overview
We’re supporting a well-established national housebuilder to recruit an Assistant Site Manager for a major residential development in Exeter.
This role is ideal for someone with proven experience delivering high-quality new build homes who thrives in a fast-paced, organised environment.
You’ll support the Site Manager with daily operations, ensuring homes are delivered safely, on programme, and to excellent quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support day-to-day site operations and supervise subcontractors
2. Complete weekly planning to achieve build programme deadlines
3. Ensure materials and resources are available in line with build requirements
4. Enforce health & safety regulations and company procedures on site
5. Maintain environmental standards and compliance
6. Inspect works at all build stages, ensuring compliance with NHBC and Building Regulations
7. Attend and coordinate NHBC and Local Authority inspections
8. Produce snag lists and ensure plots are defect-free ahead of completion
9. Work closely with the Sales team on customer choices, variations, and queries
10. Assist with Home Quality Inspections (HQIs) and legal completion readiness
11. Support customer care post-handover as required
12. Maintain excellent site presentation standards
13. Ensure subcontractors follow waste segregation and environmental procedures
Experience & Requirements
14. Previous experience delivering new build housing with a housebuilder
15. Trade background (preferred)
16. NVQ Level 4 in Residential Construction Site Supervision (or working towards)
17. Strong knowledge of NHBC requirements and Building Regulations
18. CSCS (Manager/Supervisor level), SMSTS, and First Aid at Work
Package & Benefits
19. Salary up to £45,000
20. Car allowance / package
21. 10% bonus
22. Retail discounts
23. Life insurance
24. Private healthcare
25. Competitive pension scheme
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