Job Title: Assistant Site Manager
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Contract: Temp to Perm (with strong career progression opportunities)

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a growing residential construction team in Oxfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual with a strong background in volume housebuilding, ideally gained with a leading or award-winning developer.

Working closely with the Site Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day coordination of site activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in planning, coordinating, and monitoring daily site operations against the project programme
• Assist in managing all on-site resources including labour, plant, and materials
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, ensuring clear communication of expectations and standards
• Maintain high levels of health and safety compliance, carrying out regular inspections and taking immediate corrective action where required
• Promote a proactive safety culture, encouraging teams to identify and mitigate risks before issues arise
• Take ownership of site issues, ensuring they are resolved efficiently and effectively
• Contribute to delivering high levels of customer satisfaction, addressing any client-related concerns promptly
• Lead and participate in site meetings, including subcontractor briefings and progress reviews
• Support cost control measures and identify opportunities for efficiencies and savings
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with industry standards and best practices

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role within residential housebuilding (volume experience essential)
• Background working with established or award-winning housebuilders is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of construction processes and site operations
• Experience working to NHBC standards
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Effective leadership and motivational skills to drive team performance
• Proactive problem-solving approach and attention to detail
• Comfortable working at heights and in a fast-paced site environment
• Good level of IT literacy

Essential Certifications

• CITB SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• First Aid at Work (FAW)
• Valid CSCS Card

Desirable Certifications

• Scaffold Awareness / Inspection (CISRS or equivalent)
• Site Environmental Management (SEATS or IEMA)
• Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career progression
• Opportunity to work on high-quality residential developments within a growing business in Oxfordshire