Assistant Site Manager – Exeter

Location: Exeter
Salary: £45,000 + Car Allowance + 10% Bonus

Overview

We’re supporting a well-established national housebuilder to recruit an Assistant Site Manager for a major residential development in Exeter. This role is ideal for someone with proven experience delivering high-quality new build homes and enjoys working in a fast-paced, organised environment.

You’ll support the Site Manager with daily operations, ensuring homes are delivered safely, on programme and to excellent quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day site operations and supervise subcontractors.
• Complete weekly planning to help achieve build programme deadlines.
• Ensure materials and resources are available in line with build requirements.
• Ensure all operatives comply with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain site environmental standards and compliance.
• Inspect works at all build stages, ensuring compliance with NHBC and building regulations.
• Attend and coordinate NHBC and Local Authority inspections.
• Produce snag lists and ensure plots are defect-free ahead of completion.
• Work closely with the Sales team on customer choices, variations, and queries.
• Assist with Home Quality Inspections (HQIs) and ensure homes are ready for legal completion.
• Support customer care post-handover as required.
• Maintain excellent site presentation standards.
• Ensure subcontractors follow waste segregation and environmental procedures.

Experience & Requirements

• Previous experience delivering new build housing with a housebuilder.
• Trade background preferred.
• NVQ Level 4 in Residential Construction Site Supervision (or working towards).
• Strong knowledge of NHBC requirements and Building Regulations.
• CSCS card (Manager/Supervisor level), First Aid at Work, and SMSTS.

On Offer

• Salary up to £45,000
• Car package
• Retail discounts
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Quality pension scheme

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.