Assistant Site Manager Ascent Homes

Who are we?

Overview

We are a diverse property and investment company who deliver opportunities to improve prosperity, tackle inequalities and drive economic growth in support of Northumberland County Council. We collaborate with stakeholders and partners to deliver positive physical and economic development and focus on the needs and aspirations of the county.

We have the recognition of being a Real Living Wage Employer, and other awards such as our Shine Advance Accreditation and the Ambassador Status for the Better Health at Work Award.

We have a mission to build a better future for people in Northumberland, as we focus exclusively on regenerating the county.

Our Values

We are looking for people who embody the Advance Northumberland values; people who are accountable and resilient, who are open to change with strong innovation skills. They will be collaborative; effective in relationship building and stakeholder engagement with the potential to build relationships effectively at all levels. They will demonstrate respect for our colleagues, our customers and our partners and be able to use their initiative in their work. They will be ambitious about their career and for the future success of Advance Northumberland, with a real customer and team focus; motivated and enthusiastic about their contribution to our success.

Our Current Developments

We have a range of development sites within Northumberland, details of which can be found on our website www.ascent-homes.co.uk We also have plans for new sites and have recently started work on a development in Newbiggin as well as the conversion of Richard Stannard House in Blyth.

Within the wider Advance Northumberland Group, our activities include private sector residential letting, commercial real estate, Green Futures (our Ecology and Sustainability team) as well as our Projects and Corporate teams.

Who are we? 

Ascent Homes

Ascent Homes is an agile developer buying, developing, delivering, and selling across a wide range of projects from the refurbishment and regeneration of buildings. Ascent work tirelessly to develop interesting, innovative homes.

Ascent have delivered over 600 new homes in Northumberland, generated over £97.4 million over the last five years, and 75% of spend has been invested in local companies.

Working for Advance Northumberland

We care about our colleagues and their wellbeing and have been nationally recognised for this. Apart from the competitive salary, we also have fantastic benefits. We focus on our colleague’s health, wealth, and lifestyle.

Whilst working for us, you are eligible to receive a range of benefits, such as:

• 8% Employer Pension Contribution
• Up to 31 days Annual Leave
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Free Private Healthcare
• Salary Sacrifice NHS Car Fleet
• Generous Occupational Sick Pay
• UK Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme

About The Role
Overview
As an Assistant Site Manager at one of our development sites, you will support Patrick our Site Manager with the full build process, managing sub-contractors and build schedule.
Salary: Competitive salary with excellent benefits
Location: You will be working initially at our Whinney Hill development in Choppington,  although our expectation is that you will move to other sites within Northumberland as the build completes.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please send us your CV, and a letter of application, stating why you want to work for us and your preferred development.  
Please also complete the application form attached within this pack, Application Form.pdf  and send these to:

workforus@advancenorthumberland.co.uk

If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Melissa Downey on 07971791786

Applications will close for this position on 12th June 2026

Interviews will be held on the 18th June 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we received sufficient suitable applications..

Role Profile and Person Specification

Role Purpose:
To assist the Site Manager in their duties to manage and co-ordinate the day to day activities on site, running projects from inception to contractual handover

Duties and Responsibilities:
•To successfully assist in the delivery of new build and refurbishment construction projects, safely, to the specified quality, on time and to budget.

•Develop a close working partnership with the Quantity Surveyor to enable accurate reporting on the current and projected financial status of schemes as well as identifying any contractual or commercial risks

•To ensure adherence to and monitor health and safety procedures and documentation on site in compliance with current health and safety policy and legislation.

•Ensure segregation of “build areas” from handed over “purchaser areas” at all times.

•Ensure sites are kept to the highest standard of cleanliness and presentation appropriate to that of a large regional housebuilder.

•Monitor material stocks on site and assist the Site Manager with requisition of materials and plant through the Buyer in a timely manner to allow procurement to meet the construction programme.

•Effective liaison with Head Office departments, on-site Sales Executives, Subcontract suppliers and external Clients.  

•Ensure all snagging and post entry snagging is completed on time and that Ascent Homes Customer Care Department are kept updated on a weekly basis

•To foster and encourage equality of opportunity and adhere to data protection requirements.  

•The act as the principal site supervisor in the event of Site Manager absence i.e. annual leave.

Generic Requirements for all colleagues
•Contribute to the creation of a positive culture in line with Advance Northumberland values

•Show commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace and ensure this is reflected in all activities

•Ensure a safe and sustainable working environment is promoted across the business

•Contribute to the financial performance of the business, in line with role responsibilities

•Undertake other reasonable duties as requested

Personal Specification

Essential Criteria

You must have:

•Qualified to relevant Construction qualifications or significant industry experience including housing & commercial projects. .  

•Experienced Assistant Site Manager – working to tight timeframes.  

•Track record of successful delivery of construction projects valued over £1 million in the private / commercial sector.

•Awareness of the NHBC Standards and compliance requirements.

•Full UK Driving Licence

•CSCS Card

•Ideally you will have qualifications that include - SMSTS, First Aid, Scaffold Awareness, Working at Heights