Assistant Site Manager

Skilled Careers; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Site Manager in Ashford, Kent. The role involves supporting project management and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Candidates should have prior experience, a CSCS card, and relevant certifications. This position offers competitive salary potential and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment. Potential travel to other sites in Kent, Sussex and Surrey may arise.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Hands-on experience with projects

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Assistant Site Manager is essential.
• Must hold a CSCS card and SMSTS certification.
• First Aid certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day site operations with Site Manager or Project Manager.
• Assist in project delivery to quality and safety standards.
• Monitor health & safety compliance and site culture.
• Manage materials, deliveries, and site logistics.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Understanding of home warranties key stage inspections

CSCS card holder

SMSTS certification

First Aid certificate

Good level of IT literacy

Knowledge of tablet software (Site Audit Pro, Fieldview, Procore)

UK Drivers License

Job description

Overview

New AssistantSite Manager permanent position
Location: Ashford, Kent

We are looking for ahighly motivated individualto support the delivery of construction projects to a high standard of quality and safety. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in site management with a company that isn't just chasing CMLs and occupations.

Position: AssistantSite Manager
Sector: Residential and commercial
Base Project Location: Ashford, Kent
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £ Negotiable (DOE)
Skilled Careers contact:Rhys Richards(Maidstone branch)

What will you be doing

As an Assistant Site Manager, you will support the day-to-day management of the project, helping to deliver the scheme in line with key targets, quality standards, and the employer's requirements. You will work closely with the Project Manager and wider site team, gaining hands-on exposure across all stages of delivery.

• Support the Site Manager / Project Manager with day-to-day site operations
• Assist in delivering the project safely, on programme, and to quality standards
• Monitor progress, workmanship, and health & safety compliance
• Keep a positive health & safety and site culture
• Manage materials, deliveries, and site logistics
• Perform plot inspections, collate lists of subcontractor defects using a tablet system and organise trades to complete snagging
• Organise key stage inspections with home warranties provider
• Prepare units for final client handover
• As part of therole,you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibilityofexpanding travel to other projects and locations (Kent, Sussex and Surrey) in the future

What are they looking for

• An Assistant Site Manager with previous experience in a similar role
• Understand and have a track record in home warranties key stage inspections
• CSCS card holder
• SMSTS
• First Aid certificate holder
• UKDrivers License and transport
• Good level of IT literacy and working knowledge of tablet software such as Site Audit Pro, Fieldview, Procore etc.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary and opportunity to really develop your career with a Design and Build general contractor
• The opportunity to work with a strong, experienced Project Managerand supportive team
• You'llgain hands-on experience across house building, commercial, education and cut & carve refurbishment project during your tenure with this up and coming business

Interested

Ifyou'relooking totake your next step in your Assistant Site Manager career with a contractor that invests in training and progression,we'dlike to hear from you