Fawkes & Reece

Assistant Site Manager

Preston, Lancashire PR1 8BQ

Key information

Pay
£22 to £23 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Remote working
On-site
Posted date
2 Sep 2026
Closing date
16 Sep 2026

About this role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced

Assistant Site Manager to join a leading new build housing development of a

300-plot residential development in Preston.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager with a strong background in

new build housing, specifically timber frame to secure a 2-month contract with an established housebuilder.

The Role

As Assistant Site Manager, you will support the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of the development, helping to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience as an

Assistant Site Manager within new build housing

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Strong timber frame experience is essential

  • Experience working on large-scale residential developments
  • Valid

SSSTS or SMSTS

  • Valid

CSCS

  • Valid

First Aid

  • Good knowledge of health & safety, quality and programme management
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work effectively alongside the Site Manager and wider site team

It is

crucial that you have prior experience working on large scale new build housing developments in the past.

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Location

Preston

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Project

300-plot new build housing development

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Duration

2 months expected

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Start

October

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Rate

Dependent on experience

If you are an experienced

Assistant Site Manager with new build housing and timber frame experience, and hold all relevant tickets in date, please get in touch for further information or please apply with your most up to date CV

The relevant contact for this role is

Molly in our Bolton Office. You can contact me directly on 07894 990814 or via email at

mkavanagh@fr-group.co.uk.

If suitable, we will be in touch to discuss this opportunity with you further.