Job Description

Assistant Site Manager

(full time, 45 hours per week)

Help us build thriving communities - and a career you can be proud of

At Terra Nova, Great Places Housing Group's in-house construction team, we're creating high-quality, sustainable homes that change lives. We're proud to build for social good and every project is about making a real difference in communities across the North West.


As an Assistant Site Manager, you'll help bring our developments to life. Supporting the Site Manager day-to-day, you'll play a key role in delivering homes safely, on time, and to the highest standards. You'll thrive on teamwork, take pride in quality, and care about doing things the right way - for the business, the build, and the customer.

What you'll be doing

Supporting the Site Manager to deliver construction projects to specification, programme, and quality Stepping up to manage the site during the Site Manager's absence Supervising trades and subcontractors, driving safe, high-quality work Maintaining quality control and supporting final inspections and snagging Assisting with material call-offs, deliveries, and on-site storage Keeping accurate daily and weekly site records Ensuring the site meets all Health & Safety Executive and CDM regulations Helping prepare handover documentation including HUGS packs and uploads to NHBC and Great Places portals Liaising with Sales, Contracts, and the wider team to ensure smooth customer journeys

What you'll need

Previous experience in construction or housebuilding Ability to interpret construction drawings and work independently Confidence working with trades and managing site tasks Working knowledge of building regulations, NHBC standards, and health & safety requirements Strong communication, organisational, and coordination skills

What we need from you

Passion for construction, quality housebuilding, and great customer service You will be required to attend a number of face to face training sessions as well as virtual sessions and e-learning this part of your role is vital and of equal importance as the day to day aspects. Empathy and professionalism when working with colleagues and customers A values-led approach - acting with integrity, inclusivity, and respect Ability to work in partnership with others across Great Places Flexibility to travel between sites and work outside standard hours if needed Self-reliance, resilience, and a proactive mindset

What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment

Pension

DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places)

WPA

Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with 1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members

The Market Place

high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more

Annual Leave

Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays

Lottery

Monthly draw with 1st @ 250, 2nd @ 75 and 3rd @ 50

Savings Club

You can put aside money each month for 11 months to help you save for that special something (pays out in Novembers salary)

Sharing Greatness

Our colleague incentive scheme where colleagues can earn 300 by helping the business achieve business targets.

Help with transport

We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates .

Terra Nova is Great Places aspirational in-house construction company. They have an experienced team and an exciting development pipeline as it works towards delivering 200 new homes a year across the North West.


Find out more

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At Great Places, we are committed to using inclusive hiring practices. By embracing diversity and difference, we enrich our teams with varied perspectives, drive, and innovation to create an environment in which everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures and are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone can be their authentic self; building a workforce that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We love to hear from anyone who is enthusiastic about working in social housing. We know people can be reluctant to apply if they don't fill 100% of the job requirements. So, if you are unsure that your qualifications and skills are what we are looking for in this role, why not let us decide?

We want to create a recruitment process that allows you to perform at your best! Should you need any support or information throughout the process, please reach out to our recruitment team at

recruitment@greatplaces.org.uk.