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.