Assistant Site Manager – High-End Commercial Fit-Out

Amida Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Recruitment is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager or Leading Hand to join a prestigious high-end fit-out contractor delivering commercial projects in Sydney. You will support the Site Manager, overseeing daily site operations, safety, and quality on projects up to $15 million, with Procore/Buildpass experience preferred.

The role requires a trade or building qualification, 2–5+ years of site supervision, strong communication, and the ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• Trade or building qualification is required.
• 2–5+ years of site supervision experience on construction projects.
• Construction Safety Induction (White) card is required.
• Senior First Aid Certificate is required.
• Desirable – Certificate IV in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Solid knowledge of building legislation and standards.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate subcontractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Experience with Procore or Buildpass is advantageous.
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite HSE and quality inductions for staff and subcontractors.
• Complete daily site diary entries and record keeping.
• Review and manage key project issues to keep on schedule.
• Liaise with statutory bodies for notifications and approvals.
• Ensure site compound and amenities are established and maintained.
• Organise site inspections with clients, authorities and consultants.
• Assist Site Manager and Project Manager with scopes of work.
• Understand contracts with head and subcontractors, especially timeframes.
• Produce and manage defect lists for subcontractors before finishing works.

Skills

Site supervision

Leadership

Communication

HSE compliance

Time management

Education

Trade or building qualification

Certificate IV OH&S (Desirable)

Tools

Procore

Buildpass

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Amida Recruitment is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager or Leading Hand to join a prestigious high-end fit-out contractor delivering commercial projects in Sydney. You will support the Site Manager, overseeing daily site operations, safety, and quality on projects up to $15 million, with Procore/Buildpass experience preferred.

The role requires a trade or building qualification, 2–5+ years of site supervision, strong communication, and the ability to read drawings.