Assistant Site Manager

Willmott Dixon; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Bolton is looking for an Assistant Build Manager to support site operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in site management and supply chain relationships. Key responsibilities include maintaining quality standards and project programmes. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible options for work-life balance.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits package

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Incentive bonus

Car scheme promoting sustainable travel

Qualifications

• Experience in site management.
• A current CSCS card and SMSTS certificate.
• Valid Driving Licence.
• First Aid at work certificate.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and support senior managers.
• Establish standards of quality on site.
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental management.
• Produce and control project programmes.

Skills

Site management experience

Managing supply chain relationships

Interpreting programmes and technical specifications

Using Microsoft programmes (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project)

Experience with Field View or similar software

Education

Construction related degree

Tools

Field View

Job description

Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Assistant Build Manager to join our North West team. This is a hands‑on Assistant role supporting the Site / Senior Build Managers to manage the day‑to‑day site operations. We're recruiting due to a strong pipeline of work in the North West region having recently secured some high value & exciting projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Establishing standards of quality on site and ensure delivery of a quality build in accordance with the project specifications and project requirements.
• Adopting the principles of the Considerate Constructor's Scheme and managing community relationship.
• Ensuring appropriate site image is maintained to encourage repeat business.
• Undertaking the works in the most economic manner to eliminate waste and avoid non‑recoverable costs and preliminaries losses. Monitor and work to agreed preliminaries budget.
• Producing and developing project programmes and control operations to achieve delivery of the project on time. Organising the works and supply chain to provide the right working environment to avoid disruption between trades.
• Understanding the client priorities and adopting a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations.
• Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management.
• Managing project handover and ensuring defect/snag free completion.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in site management.
• Proven experience in managing supply chain relationships.
• A current CSCS card and SMSTS certificate.
• Valid Driving Licence.
• First Aid at work certificate.
• Ability to accurately interpret programmes, drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience in using Microsoft programmes; i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Project.
• Desirable experience of Field View (or similar construction software).
• Construction related degree.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Market‑leading benefits package with flexible benefits to fit lifestyle and priorities.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Discounted or full private medical cover.
• Life assurance.
• Incentive bonus.
• Car scheme promoting sustainable company travel.

About Willmott Dixon

We provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.