Assistant Site Manager

Assistant Site Manager

CAPTION:

• Company: Fawkes & Reece
• Salary: £22 to £24 an hour
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Kendal, LA9 1HZ
• Job type: Temporary
• Posting date: 19 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 2 Nov 2026

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Summary

ASSISTANT SITE MANAGER | Kendal | NEW-BUILD HOUSING

We're currently looking for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a new-build housing project in the Kendal area.

This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager with a strong background in residential construction, particularly someone with timber-frame experience and an interest in working on a high-specification housing development.

Working closely with the Site Manager and wider project team, the successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the site, helping to coordinate trades and subcontractors, monitor progress and quality, and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

We're looking for:

• Proven experience as an Assistant Site Manager within new-build housing
• Strong knowledge of residential construction
• Previous timber-frame experience is highly desirable
• Experience working on high-specification developments
• Good attention to detail and a strong focus on quality
• Ability to coordinate and manage subcontractors and trades
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach to site management and problem solving
• A good understanding of health & safety requirements

Requirements

• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid
• Recent References working on a newbuild housing project (ideally timber frame)

Competitive rates are available for the right candidate, with the opportunity to work on a quality residential development alongside an experienced site team.

If you're an experienced Assistant Site Manager and are interested in the role.

The relevant contacts for this role would be Tegan or Molly in the Bolton Office. For further information please call on or via email at mkavanagh@fr-group.co.uk.

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This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager with a strong background in residential construction, particularly someone with timber-frame experience and an interest in working on a high-specification housing development. Working closely with the Site Manager and wider project team, the successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the site, helping to coordinate trades and subcontractors, monitor progress and quality, and ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards. We're looking for:

• Proven experience as an Assistant Site Manager within new-build housing
• Strong knowledge of residential construction
• Previous
timber-frame experience is highly desirable
• Experience working on high-specification developments
• Good attention to detail and a strong focus on quality
• Ability to coordinate and manage subcontractors and trades
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach to site management and problem solving
• A good understanding of health & safety requirements
Requirements
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid
• Recent References working on a newbuild housing project (ideally timber frame)
  
  Competitive rates are available for the right candidate, with the opportunity to work on a quality residential development alongside an experienced site team.