Assistant Site Manager

Location: Ongar, Essex
Salary: £50,000–£55,000 + car allowance + benefits
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Residential New Build 

The Opportunity

We are working in partnership with a leading PLC residential developer to recruit an experienced Assistant Site Manager for a permanent opportunity based in Ongar, Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established national housebuilder with a strong reputation for quality, customer satisfaction and delivering high-quality new homes. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day management of a residential development, ensuring homes are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest standards of workmanship.

Working closely with the Site Manager and wider construction team, you will play a key role in coordinating subcontractors, monitoring build progress, maintaining health and safety standards and ensuring all homes meet the required quality specifications.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in traditional build residential housing, a strong understanding of NHBC standards and a minimum Level 4 NVQ qualification in a relevant construction or site management discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of a residential housing development.

• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, trades and site personnel to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

• Monitor build progress against the construction programme, identifying potential delays and supporting the implementation of corrective actions.

• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, building regulations and NHBC technical standards.

• Maintain a strong focus on quality control, carrying out regular site inspections and ensuring defects are identified and rectified promptly.

• Promote a positive health and safety culture, ensuring site activities comply with company policies and statutory requirements.

• Assist with site inductions, toolbox talks, risk assessments and method statement compliance.

• Monitor materials, deliveries and site logistics to ensure resources are available when required.

• Liaise with the Site Manager, technical teams, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve site issues and maintain progress.

• Support inspections, quality checks and sign-off processes throughout the build programme.

• Help ensure plots are completed to the required specification and handed over in line with programme deadlines.

• Maintain accurate site records and contribute to progress reporting.

• Assist with customer care and handover activities, ensuring completed homes meet the developer's quality expectations.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager

• A minimum Level 4 NVQ qualification in Construction Site Supervision, Construction Site Management or a relevant equivalent discipline.

• Proven experience working for a residential developer or housebuilder.

• A solid understanding of traditional build construction methods, particularly low-rise housing developments.

• Practical experience working to NHBC standards and maintaining high levels of build quality.

• A good understanding of health and safety legislation, site compliance and risk management.

• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing trades on a live residential development.

• The ability to monitor construction programmes and ensure works are completed to deadlines.

• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

• A proactive attitude with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering quality homes.

• A full UK driving licence.

For further information contact Jenny Saban on 07564577561 / jenny.saban@arcgroup.co.uk