Assistant Site Manager

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit-related bonus

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Company pension

Clear training and career progression

Job summary

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd is seeking a Trainee or Assistant Site Manager to support the day-to-day running of projects between Milton Keynes and Stevenage. You will work closely with the Site Manager, help coordinate trades and monitor safety and quality on site.

This role suits someone starting a site management career, with training provided and real opportunities to take on more responsibility as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Construction-related qualification (degree, HNC/HND, NVQ or equivalent).
• Good understanding of construction and site health & safety.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willing to travel between Milton Keynes and Stevenage.
• CSCS card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day running of the project.

Skills

Communication skills

Organised and methodical

Willing to learn

Teamwork

Site safety awareness

Education

Construction-related qualification

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Projects across Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Profit-related bonus

Private healthcare and life assurance

Company pension

Clear training and career progression

This regional main contractor is looking for a Trainee or Assistant Site Manager to work on projects between Milton Keynes and Stevenage. It would suit someone at the start of their site management career who wants to learn from an experienced team and gradually take on more responsibility.

Established for more than 100 years, the contractor works on new-build, refurbishment and improvement schemes for both public and private sector clients. Projects include education, healthcare, commercial, housing, science and research, heritage and specialist works.

You will work closely with the Site Manager and help with the day-to-day running of each project. This will include keeping an eye on progress, coordinating trades and making sure work is completed safely and to the right standard. Regular travel across the Milton Keynes to Stevenage area will be required.

There is a steady pipeline of local work and plenty of support for someone who wants to progress. Training will be provided, with the chance to take on more responsibility as you gain experience.

The role

• Working with the wider site team, you will be involved from the early stages of a project through to handover. You will help manage subcontractors, check progress and keep standards high across health and safety, quality and site presentation.
• Support the Site Manager with the daily running of the project
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, deliveries and materials
• Carry out site inductions, toolbox talks and routine inspections
• Monitor work against drawings, specifications and the construction programme
• Help maintain site records, progress reports and health and safety paperwork
• Identify issues early and work with the wider project team to resolve them
• Attend site meetings and communicate with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Assist with snagging, handover and completion

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Willing to travel to projects between Milton Keynes and Stevenage

The right personApplications are welcome from both trainee and assistant-level candidates. You will need a construction-related qualification and an interest in building a long-term career in site management. Some site experience would help, although construction graduates, college leavers and tradespeople looking to move into management will also be considered.A construction-related qualification, such as a degree, HNC, HND, NVQ or equivalentA good basic understanding of construction and site health and safetyConfident communicating with site teams, subcontractors and the wider project teamOrganised, practical and willing to learnAble to keep accurate records and follow drawings, specifications and instructionsCSCS card preferred, with support available to work towards further site management qualifications