Assistant Site Manager

BOUYGUES UK; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Exeter is seeking an Assistant Site Manager for a major student accommodation project. In this role, you will assist in coordinating the construction processes and ensuring safety compliance on site. Ideal candidates will display excellent communication, people management, and organization skills, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks. Benefits include up to 30 days annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Lifestyle benefits

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people management skills required.
• Ability to organize oneself and manage priorities effectively.
• Attention to details and high quality standards expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and controlling onsite construction processes.
• Support site manager in maintaining site progress per contract.
• Oversee elements of work ensuring safe execution.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent people management skills

Self-organization skills

Attention to detail

Ability to drive program

High levels of quality standards

Attention to H&S matters

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Job description

Bouygues UK is a leading construction and property development company in the United Kingdom. It is part of Bouygues Construction which employs 35,600 people around the world, all driven by the greatest and most exciting responsibility of all – building for life.

Assistant Site Manager – Exeter

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to work on an exciting project in Exeter. The project is a large scale (~£185M) and long term (3-year duration) student accommodation scheme, comprising of 6 new‑build blocks and a refurbishment of an existing block. We have a couple of positions available, one to focus on the internal trades packages and the other to work on the frame works aspect of the project.

Job Purpose And Scope

Assist the site manager in the co‑ordination and control of the onsite construction process ensuring the site build progresses in line with plan.

Accountabilities And Key Tasks

• Be involved in the overall programming and planning of the build.
• Assist the site manager in maintaining progress on site in accordance with the contract programme.
• Oversee elements of work as directed by the site manager to ensure safe execution.
• Attend site meetings as requested.
• Provide information for Progress Reports if requested.
• In the absence of the Site or Project Manager, chair and minute the subcontractors meetings.
• Report to the Site or Project Manager regarding progress.
• Assist the Site Manager to prepare for each element of the works an Inspection and Test Plan and ensure its requirements are achieved.
• Assist in ensuring that work is carried out in full conformance with quality environmental and safety requirements.
• Be fully conversant and comply with the Company Health and Safety Policy.
• Assist the Site Manager in the management of materials.
• Assist the Site Manager in ensuring the following records are maintained on site:
  • Diary
  • Drawing Register
  • Health & Safety Records
  • COSHH Assessments
  • As Built Drawings
  • Levels & Foundation Records
  • Site Health & Safety File

About You

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Excellent self‑organisation skills and ability to organise others.
• Priority management.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to drive program.
• High levels of quality standards.
• Attention to H&S matters.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits
• Volunteering opportunities

Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture, we look for people who demonstrate our key values – Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing. We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee‑led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly) your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.