Assistant Site Manager

Galliford Try; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Assistant Site Manager in Birmingham to assist in project delivery, maintain safety standards, and coordinate site operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction environments, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to health and safety. Join a team dedicated to professional excellence and innovative practices, contributing to exciting projects across the region.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a construction or façade environment preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• IT literacy in project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager in daily operations.
• Coordinate subcontractors and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Construction processes understanding

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

CSCS card holder

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What you will be doing

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Site Manager to join the team at Galliford Try within our Oak Specialist Services Business.

Ideally you will be based in or around the Birmingham area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites / projects in the Region.

Reporting to the Site Manager you will assist in the safe efficient and high-quality delivery of projects on site. You’ll be involved in planning coordination and supervision of activities to ensure work is completed on time to specification and within budget.

• Support the Site Manager in the day-to-day running of site operations.
• Assist in coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site labour to meet project deadlines.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate site records including progress reports, site diaries and quality documentation.
• Participate in progress meetings with project teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor materials deliveries and ensure proper storage and handling.
• Contribute to the resolution of site issues and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Promote and uphold Galliford Try’s values ensuring a professional and positive site culture.

About You

• Previous experience in a construction or façade environment (assistant site management or similar role preferred).
• Strong understanding of construction processes, ideally with knowledge of façade installation.
• CSCS card holder (SSSTS or SMSTS preferred).
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
• Commitment to health & safety best practice.
• IT literate (Microsoft Office, project management tools).

You will also be able to demonstrate the following key attributes.

• Desire to understand and promote the company purpose, vision, values and culture.
• Organised, structured and professional with a passion for excellence, striving to deliver the best.
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders; demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honesty.
• Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service, passionate, committed and enthusiastic in all that you do.

A self‑starter with a can‑do attitude and a desire to pick up new challenges. Dedicated to working together to achieve results.

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long‑held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy we’re poised for further growth and success so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our Be Well programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office‑based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement increasing with years of service plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people‑orientated progressive business driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve peoples’ lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long‑term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Specialist Services business please contact Chloe Phillips on .

Additional Information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role. Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills: Invoicing, Hematology, Commercial, F&B, Biotech

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1