- Posted 02 July 2025
- Salary£40k - 50k per year
- LocationDorchester
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineConstruction, Housing & Residential
- Reference159068
- Contact 01172 033 444
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Assistant Site Manager
Job description
Job Title: Assistant Site Manager (Residential Construction)
Location: Dorchester
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + car allowance + bonus + full benefits package
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme.
- Car allowance or salary sacrifice car scheme.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- Access to employee benefits and discounts portal.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- ShareSave Scheme.
- Earn and Learn Apprenticeship & Development Opportunities.
Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Site Manager to join a well-established and high-performing housebuilder operating in the Dorchester area. This role offers the chance to support the delivery of high-quality, volume residential developments while building a long-term career within a supportive and inclusive organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Site Manager with the day-to-day operations of the site.
- Provide clear direction and motivation to on-site teams to ensure targets are achieved.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of Health & Safety policies in collaboration with the wider H&S team.
- Lead and support directly employed site staff with ongoing coaching, toolbox talks, and development.
- Ensure high standards of site presentation and build quality.
- Help to manage and report on progress against programme schedules.
- Liaise with inspectors and ensure full compliance with NHBC and other warranty provider requirements.
- Maintain accurate site records, including site reports, labour and material logs, and induction records.
- Support the coordination of remedial work and snagging prior to handovers and inspections.
Experience:
- Proven experience as an Assistant Site Manager with a residential developer or housebuilder.
- Background in high-volume construction environments.
- Strong working knowledge of building regulations, NHBC standards, and health & safety legislation.
- Experience in team management and subcontractor coordination.
Qualifications:
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
- CSCS card (valid).
- SSSTS (valid).
- First Aid at Work (valid).
- HNC Level 4 or HND in Construction Management (desirable).
- Scaffold Appreciation (desirable).
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisation and time management.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- A positive attitude towards diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Interested?
Please click apply to send your CV or any questions contact Kirk at Thorn Baker, Bristol.