Assistant Site Manager

Location:

Shrewsbury
Job Type: Freelance
Duration:
Temp to perm
Rate:
Competitive Day / Hourly Rates

Start Date:

Immediate Start Available

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a busy residential new-build development in Shrewsbury. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position on a residential housing project with an established contractor and supportive site team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of the development, ensuring homes are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

You will assist with the management of site operations, helping to coordinate trades, maintain quality standards, and ensure plots are completed in line with programme deadlines.

• Support the Site Manager with daily site operations across the development.
• Coordinate subcontractors and finishing trades across multiple plots.
• Manage snagging lists and ensure defects are completed promptly.
• Carry out quality inspections throughout the build process.
• Assist with customer care, plot handovers, and home demonstrations.
• Monitor progress and help maintain build programme deadlines.
• Support site health & safety compliance and site documentation.
• Ensure all homes meet NHBC standards and company quality requirements.
• Liaise effectively with subcontractors, suppliers, and the wider site team.

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within residential house building.
• Strong understanding of finishing works, snagging, and quality control.
• Experience working on volume housing developments.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and multiple plots effectively.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• First Aid qualification.
• Proactive attitude with strong attention to detail.

• Immediate start available.
• Competitive day or hourly rates.
• Long-term freelance opportunity
• Opportunity to work on a well-run, established housing scheme.
• Supportive and experienced site management team.