Assistant Site Manager

James Gray Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-related bonus scheme

Company car or cash allowance

Private healthcare cover

Flexible benefits options

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Job summary

James Gray Recruitment is seeking a proactive Site Assistant to support the Site Manager in a 5-star housebuilding firm in Edinburgh. You'll coordinate trades, labour, and materials while ensuring site teams meet targets and adhere to regulations. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in construction processes and be adept at managing customer service effectively.

The role offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, a company car option, and flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing construction processes and site teams.
• Ability to adapt priorities based on business needs.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, NHBC standards, and Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Manager with organisation of trades, labour, and materials.
• Collaborate with Sales Team during regular meetings.
• Support Site Manager in directing and resourcing the site team.
• Deliver high standards of customer service.

Skills

Proven experience working to structured construction programmes

Confident and proactive approach

Strong organisational skills

Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes

Solid experience in handling customer service

Job description

Our client is a 5‑star housebuilder known for supplying high‑quality homes. They bring together some of the brightest minds, cutting‑edge technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. Their ambition is to attract the very best talent in the industry to help shape the future of building. They are creating an organisation where driven, talented individuals can build the career they truly want. They are looking for individuals who can contribute innovative thinking and creativity, while also demonstrating strong commercial awareness in managing teams, budgets, and costs.

Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of the development through to completion. This will involve helping to meet programme deadlines, quality standards, and cost objectives by effectively coordinating the site team and subcontractors.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting the Site Manager with the organisation of trades, labour, and materials to ensure the build programme stays on track
• Collaborating with the Sales Team by attending regular Sales/Build meetings, following agreed procedures, and carrying out inspections of show homes
• Taking on additional duties as required by the Site Manager, including stepping in to cover their responsibilities when necessary
• Supporting the Site Manager in ensuring the site team is properly resourced, clearly directed, and equipped with the guidance, communication, and training needed to perform effectively
• Delivering a high standard of customer service in line with company expectations

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience working to structured construction programmes
• A confident and proactive approach to ensuring site teams and subcontractors meet targets
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to adapt priorities as business needs change
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and relevant regulations, including Health & Safety, NHBC standards, and Building Regulations
• Solid experience in handling customer service matters effectively

Company benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Performance‑related bonus scheme
• Company car or cash allowance option
• Private healthcare cover
• Flexible benefits options
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies

We welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.