Assistant Site Manager - New Build Affordable Housing

Assistant Site Manager – New Build Affordable Housing Salary: £40k - £45k (dependant on experience) plus Car Allowance & Benefits Full-time, Permanent Who are The Casey Group? We’re an award‑winning, Manchester‑based, family‑owned construction business with a clear purpose at the heart of everything we do: Improving Lives. At Casey, we don’t just build projects – we create places that help people live, work and thrive. Our passionate team is driven by making a genuine, positive difference, not only through the spaces we deliver but through the impact we leave behind in the communities we serve. Our work goes beyond the built environment. We champion local employment, skills development and sustainable practices, creating opportunities and better futures along the way. From apprenticeships and training to supporting local charities and delivering safe, welcoming environments, people always come first. Our head office is based in a modern, purpose‑built building less than four miles from Junction 21 of the M62, offering convenient commuting and excellent transport links. Set in the countryside and surrounded by picturesque reservoirs, the office provides a calm, welcoming environment where people can focus on their work while remaining easily accessible. If you want to be part of a business where purpose, people and quality truly matter – and where your work helps improve lives every day – you’ll feel at home at Casey. Who are we looking for? As an Assistant Site Manager, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the Site Manager and keeping our sites running safely, smoothly and efficiently. You’ll be a visible presence on site – supporting trade activities, coordinating resources and helping to create a positive, safe and productive working environment for everyone. At Casey, people always come first. Promoting a strong safety culture is central to this role, and you’ll lead by example in making sure safe working practices are followed and understood. You’ll also motivate and support site teams, helping them deliver high‑quality work while meeting programme and productivity targets. Working closely with the wider site management team, clients and supply partners, you’ll help plan and sequence works, monitor quality, manage day‑to‑day issues and support open communication on site. You’ll take pride in maintaining high standards, building strong relationships and contributing to a site culture built on teamwork, respect and collaboration. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives in a fast‑paced site environment and wants to develop their leadership skills within a supportive, family‑owned business that values doing the right thing. The Detail * Confident and approachable communicator, comfortable working with people at all levels on site * Strong team player with the ability to motivate others and promote a positive, inclusive site culture * Organised, proactive and able to manage priorities in a busy, live site environment * Committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and productivity * Demonstrates honesty, integrity and a professional approach to work * Practical problem‑solver, able to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities * Enjoys responsibility and being a visible, supportive presence on site * Keen to learn, develop and build leadership capability, with an openness to coaching and mentoring others * Supervisory experience or a trade background would be an advantage, but a positive attitude and strong work ethic are equally valued What we offer you: * Salary up to £45k depending on experience * Car Allowance of £3000 per annum * Tusker Car Scheme – Lease a fully-expensed car through this salary sacrifice scheme * Pension Scheme - We contribute 2.5% more than the employee's pension contribution, up to a maximum of 7.5% (e.g. employee puts 5% in, Casey puts 7.5% in) * Life Assurance/Death-in-Service benefit – Equivalent to 3x your salary * 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (2-week shutdown at Christmas) including option to buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday each year. Also we have the Casey Loyalty Scheme – receive 1 extra day’s holiday for every year you work at Casey. * Hybrid / Flexible working * Bi-annual company wellbeing day& Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access for employees and their families * Bupa Private Healthcare * Free eyes test and discounted eye wear * Access to our Casey Benefits portal – discounts on shopping, days out, gym memberships etc. Recruitment Agencies Casey manages all recruitment in-house and does not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any CVs sent to us without prior agreement — including those sent directly to hiring managers or other stakeholders within the business — will be considered a gift, and we will not be liable for any fees should we choose to engage with the candidate directly. CVs will only be accepted where prior authorisation has been given by Casey’s Recruitment Partner