Assistant Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the City of London is seeking an Assistant Site Manager. The role involves supporting senior management in day-to-day site operations on high-profile construction projects, ensuring safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience with principal contractors and a degree in Civil Engineering. The firm offers structured career progression and job security within a respected environment. Interested candidates should apply directly or contact Rebecca Giles.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Long term pipeline of work

Job security

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within construction with a principle contractor.
• Experience on commercial projects, education & healthcare also desirable.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Support site management teams in delivering projects from start to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor quality of workmanship.
• Ensure health & safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of construction processes

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid Qualification

Job description

Location: City of London
Salary: £40K- £45K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: VAC-26_1765968121
Posted: December 17, 2025

We are working with a leading Tier 1 Principle Contractor to recruit an Assistant Site Manager for a major construction projects across London. The business delivers high-profile schemes predominantly in the commercial sector, alongside education and healthcare developments, and offers strong career progression within a stable, well respected organisation.

About the Assistant Site Manager role

As an Assistant Site Manager, you will support the Senior Site manager in the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to highest quality standards. You will play a key role in coordinate subcontractors, maintaining programme targets and upholding site compliance.

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Site Manager

• Supporting site management teams in delivering projects from start to completion
• Coordinating subcontractors and monitoring quality of workmanship
• Assisting with short term programming and progress reporting
• Ensuring health & safety standards are maintained
• Managing Site documentation, inspections and permits
• Liaising with design teams, consultants and supply chain partners

Requirements for the Assistant Site Manager

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within construction with a principle contractor
• Experience on commercial projects, education & healthcare also desirable
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction management desirable
• Strong understanding of construction processes and sequencing
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• SMSTS and CSCS
• First Aid Qualification

What is on offer?

• Opportunity to work with a tier 1 contractor on flagship London Projects
• Structured career progression to site manager level
• Competitive career progression
• Long term pipeline of work and excellent job security

If you are an ambitious Assistant Site Manager looking to develop your career with a market leading contractor we would like to hear from you.

Apply here or email Rebecca Giles on [e-mail] with the copy of your latest CV.