Assistant Site Manager

Blue Water Recruitment Limited; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Water Recruitment Limited in Sunderland is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to support busy construction sites on contract opportunities. You will assist the Site Manager with day-to-day operations, coordinate trades, and help keep programmes on track.

This role suits those with construction experience, good communication, health and safety awareness, and a proactive approach. Open to freelance and permanent work.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Site Manager or similar role.
• Understanding of construction processes and site operations.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate trades and manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, practical approach to problem-solving.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence where required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with day-to-day running of construction sites.
• Help coordinate subcontractors, trades, materials and site logistics.
• Monitor progress against programme deadlines.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and site presentation.
• Assist with quality inspections, snagging and handovers.
• Attend site meetings and provide progress updates.
• Maintain accurate site records and documentation.
• Help resolve operational issues efficiently; promote positive working relationships across the site team.

Skills

Site coordination

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Driving licence

Education

SMSTS/SSSTS

CSCS card

First Aid at Work

NVQ/HNC/degree in construction management

Job description

Assistant Site Manager
Location: Sunderland
Employment type: Contract opportunities
Salary/rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

We are seeking Assistant Site Managers in the local area to join our growing candidate network for current and upcoming construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Assistant Site Managers or ambitious construction professionals ready to take the next step to be considered for suitable roles as they become available.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of construction sites
• Help coordinate subcontractors, trades, materials and site logistics
• Monitor progress against programme deadlines
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and site presentation
• Assist with quality inspections, snagging and handovers
• Attend site meetings and provide progress updates
• Maintain accurate site records and documentation
• Help resolve operational issues efficientlyPromote positive working relationships across the site team

About You

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Site Manager, Site Supervisor or similar role
• A sound understanding of construction processes and site operations
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The confidence to coordinate trades and manage competing priorities
• A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements
• The ability to work effectively as part of a busy site team
• A full UK driving licence, where required

Desirable Qualifications

• SMSTS or SSSTS
• CSCS card
• First Aid at Work
• Relevant construction management qualification, such as an NVQ, HNC or degree
• Open to all construction sectors
• Open to both freelance and permanent work