Assistant Site Manager-Residential High-Rise
Randstad CPE Reading team is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to take ownership of the internal fit-out phase for a medium -large scale high-specification apartments within a prestigious new-build, high-rise residential development in Bracknell.
Job Title: Assistant Site Manager- new build residential fit-outs
Location: Bracknell, Berkshire
Contract: Mid October till March 2026
Pay: £200.00 - £250.00 Day Rate (depending on experience)
About the Role
As an Assistant you will be reporting to the Senior Site/Project Manager, will be the driving force overseeing works from 1st fix through to final completion and handover. Your expertise will ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and timely delivery for the final stages of the residential units.
Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Duties
* Your primary focus will be on the internal apartment fit-out and finishing.
* Direct supervision and coordination of all internal fit-out sub-contractors (e.g., dryliners, M&E, plumbers, carpenters, decorators, tilers) ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
* Rigorously inspecting and monitoring works against specifications, drawings, and quality benchmarks, proactively identifying and rectifying defects (snagging/de-snagging).
* Working with the overall site programme to create and manage short-term look-ahead programmes for the apartments, ensuring key milestones are hit.
* Ensuring a safe working environment by enforcing site rules, conducting regular safety briefings (toolbox talks), and performing site inductions and risk assessments (RAMS).
* Coordinating the delivery, storage, and distribution of materials and resources to the apartment floors to maintain continuous progress.
* Providing accurate progress reports, flagging potential delays or issues, and maintaining all relevant site documentation.
Required Experience, Skills & Qualifications
We are seeking a candidate with a proven, specialist background in high-quality residential construction:
* Demonstrable, hands-on experience managing and overseeing internal fit-out works (1st fix to completion) on large-scale RC Frame New-Build Residential projects.
* Direct experience working within a high-rise/multi-story development environment is essential.
* Strong technical understanding of construction methods, building regulations, and quality standards for all internal trades (e.g., partitions, M&E integration, finishing).
* Exceptional ability to manage and motivate sub-contractors, drive work to programme, and maintain high standards of workmanship.
* Excellent interpersonal skills for clear communication with the project team, subcontractors, and quality/client representatives.
* Valid SMSTS, CSCS Card, First Aid at Work Certificate & Relevant Construction Management qualification (HNC/HND/Degree in Construction Management or similar)
Randstad CPE 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 more than 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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