Assistant Site Manager

Assistant Site Manager
Location: Exeter
Salary: £45,000 + Car Allowance + 10% Bonus
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 and enjoys working 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:
* Support day-to-day site operations and supervise subcontractors.
* Complete weekly planning to help achieve build programme deadlines.
* Ensure materials and resources are available in line with build requirements.
* Ensure all operatives comply with H&S regulations and company procedures.
* Maintain site environmental standards and compliance.
* Inspect works at all build stages, ensuring compliance with NHBC and building regs.
* Attend and coordinate NHBC and Local Authority inspections.
* Produce snag lists and ensure plots are defect-free ahead of completion.
* Work closely with the Sales team on customer choices, variations and queries.
* Assist with Home Quality Inspections (HQIs) and ensure homes are ready for legal completion.
* Support customer care post-handover as required.
* Maintain excellent site presentation standards.
* Ensure subcontractors follow waste segregation and environmental procedures.
Experience & Requirements:
* Previous experience delivering new build housing with a housebuilder.
* Trade background (preferred).
* NVQ Level 4 in Residential Construction Site Supervision (or working towards).
* Strong knowledge of NHBC requirements and Building Regulations.
* CSCS card (Manager/Supervisor level), First Aid at Work and SMSTS.
On offer:
* Salary up to £45,000
* Car package
* Retail discounts
* Life insurance
* Private healthcare
* Quality pension scheme
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background