Assistant Site Manager

Allison Homes Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious housebuilder in the UK is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join their expanding team. Responsibilities include managing the build process, supervising subcontractors, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess qualifications in building construction, site management experience, and strong communication skills. The role offers a discretionary bonus, car allowance, 25 days holiday, and various other benefits. Apply by sending your CV to the provided email before the closing date.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Car allowance

25 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection Scheme

Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme

Simply Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience with construction build programmes, particularly in housebuilding.
• Sound commercial awareness and extensive knowledge of Building Regulations.
• Ability to supervise staff and subcontractors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control the build process of new developments.
• Supervise and coordinate staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and utility providers.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies on site.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3-4 or BTEC diploma in Building Construction

SMSTS qualification/certificate

CSCS card

First Aid certification

Fire Marshall certification

Scaffold Awareness certification

LOLER certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

At Allison Homes, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England.

Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone.

We are proud of our people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything we do. Our Values are at our heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, Passion and Performance.

As we continue our exciting growth journey, the Central region represents a significant area of expansion and investment. We are building a strong, dynamic team to lead and deliver high-quality developments across the region.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans and goals, to be part of our journey and to grow their career along with our success.

As an Assistant Site Manager, you will be confident and self-motivated, and a key member of the customer focused Construction team in our Central region.

Reporting to the Site Manager,you willassist with managing the development of the site through to completion, ensuring that Programme, Quality and Cost targets are achieved in accordance with the Build Programme, through the effective management of the Site team and Subcontractors. You will deputise for the Site Manager in their absence and be responsible for delivering excellent customer service to customers in line with company guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and control the build process of new developments, ensuring Allison Homes’ quality standards are met.

Supervise and coordinate staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and utility providers, aligning methods with programme and company policies.

Implement training, coaching, appraisals, and support for directly employed staff to maintain a skilled and motivated workforce.

Ensure strict adherence to health and safety policies on site and maintain relevant documentation and records.

Assist with timely ordering and checking of materials and deliveries.

Maintain quality, compliance, and customer experience by ensuring construction meets standards, Codes of Practice, Building Regulations, and warranty requirements; inspect and snag plots prior to NHBC key stage inspections.

Attend Sales and Build meetings and liaise with Sales, Technical, and Commercial teams to align programme and customer expectations.

What you will bring

NVQ Level 3-4, BTEC diploma in Building Construction, or similar.

SMSTS qualification/certificate, CSCS card, First Aid, Fire Marshall, Scaffold Awareness, and LOLER certification.

Full UK driving licence.

Experience with construction build programmes, ideally in housebuilding.

Sound commercial awareness and knowledge of Building Regulations.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and dispute resolution skills.

Organised, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of projects.

Ability to prioritise tasks, adapt to changing needs, and solve problems effectively.

Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

What you get in return

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme, T&Cs apply).
• 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service).
• Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opt in – Simply Health Cash Plan.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with Allison Homes? If this sounds like you, apply today by sending us your CV along with a covering email or letter [e-mail] by the closing date of 12th January 2026.

This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, and therefore you should apply for this job as soon as possible.