Build Maintain Recruit are working with a national housebuilder who are looking for a hands-on Assistant Site Manager to join their construction team based in Exeter. helping them deliver high-quality homes. Working alongside the Site Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing the day-to-day running of the site. This is a great opportunity for someone with residential construction experience who’s ready to step up, take responsibility, and develop their career further in site management. Duties · Assisting the Site Manager to oversee all activity on site, ensuring homes are built to specification, within budget, and delivered on schedule. · Carrying out regular site inspections to check workmanship, safety standards, and compliance with our internal procedures and regulatory requirements. · Liaising with third parties such as utility providers, building control officers, warranty inspectors, and local authorities to keep the project running smoothly. · Keeping clear, up-to-date records, including inductions, daily diaries, incident logs, timesheets and quality control reports. · Making sure materials arrive when needed, are checked properly, and stored safely onsite. · Overseeing subcontractors and trades, ensuring work is completed to the required quality and timescales. · Working closely with other teams, including Sales and Customer Care, to keep communication open and ensure customers get timely updates and any issues are resolved quickly. · Ensuring everyone on site — including visitors — follows health, safety and environmental rules, and promoting a culture where safety comes first. What you will need · To be successful in this role, you’ll need hands-on experience in housebuilding or residential construction, · Previous experience working on residential developments, ideally with a housebuilder or residential contractor. · A strong understanding of NHBC, LABC or Premier warranty requirements. · Solid knowledge of health and safety rules in construction. · A valid CSCS card (essential). · SMSTS qualification (desirable but not essential). · Full UK driving license. · An NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision would be ideal, but we’re happy to support you in working towards this if needed. In Return · Competitive salary based on your experience £35,000 - £40,000. · Choice of a company car or car allowance. · Pension scheme with company contributions. · Life assurance cover. · Private healthcare. · Annual bonus linked to performance