Job Description

At Dandara we believe the best ideas come from our people working together. We strive to look forward in all we do, with integrity and passion. We want to recruit the best people to contribute to our goals and build our businesses. We put our customers first, we empower our people, and we support the communities in which we build.


Dandara is recruiting for an Assistant Site Manager to join our construction team, supporting the successful delivery of high-quality residential developments. You'll play a key role in ensuring our homes are built safely, efficiently, and to the exceptional standards our customers expect.


This role will initially be based finishing off a site in Hawkhurst before moving on to a brand new site in South Chailey, Lewes.

What You'll Do:

Support the Site Manager in day-to-day site operations. Help coordinate site setup, logistics, and traffic management. Supervise subcontractors and trades, ensuring work is completed to programme and specification. Assist with quality inspections, setting out, and monitoring construction progress. Ensure all Health & Safety, CDM, and environmental standards are maintained. Contribute to risk assessments, method statements, and site documentation. Liaise with engineers, surveyors, and the wider site team to maintain build quality and efficiency.

About You:

Experience within residential construction, ideally with a UK housebuilder. Strong understanding of build processes and site coordination. Good working knowledge of Health & Safety and quality management. Confident communicator and natural team player. Organised, proactive, and passionate about delivering excellence. Basic IT literacy (Microsoft Office, digital site systems).

Why Dandara?

Join one of the UK's leading independent housebuilders, where you'll work on exciting developments and learn from an experienced team. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for progression, and the chance to help deliver homes you'll be proud of.

What's in it for you

40,000 - 50,000 based on experience. Discretionary Bonus up to 10% Car Allowance - 4,500 Benefits: Private medical insurance X3 life assurance. Time for You: 25 Days holiday, plus bank holidays plus the option to buy 5 more! Well-being Support: Access to 24-hour Health Hero, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and the Health Assured Wisdom App. Lifestyle Perks: Cycle-to-work scheme and flexible benefits like gym membership discounts and shopping vouchers. Future-focused: Employer-matched pension scheme (up to 5%) and career development opportunities within a growing company.

Important Note:

Dandara ONLY accepts direct applications. Any cv's received from recruitment agencies will be considered a free gift. Our Head of Recruitment, Ross Davies or Jessica Johnston, our Resourcing Business Partner, will be happy to talk directly to potential candidates so reach out to them directly on Linkedin