Assistant Site Manager

Skilled Careers; Maidstone; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking an Assistant Site Manager for a new commercial build project in Maidstone, Kent. The role involves overseeing subcontractors, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in site management and hold relevant certifications. This is a freelance position with a pay rate of up to £250 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience as Foreman, Supervisor, or Assistant Site Manager is essential.
• Experience with main contractors preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and management of subcontractors.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress.
• Chair site inductions and review contractor Risk Assessments.

Skills

Construction Processes

Safety Regulations

Quality Control

Education

CSCS Card

First Aid

SMSTS or SSSTS

Job description

New Site Manager position at Skilled Careers in Kent

• Position: Assistant Site Manager
• Location: Maidstone, Kent
• Contract type: Freelance
• Start date: June 2025
• Duration: 6 months
• Pay rate: up to £250 per day (dependant upon experience)
• Construction sector: Main contractor
• Skilled Careers contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

Overview
We are seeking a Assistant Site Manager to join a new project in Maidstone, Kent. The project is a new commercial build scheme which comprises of steel frame structures with varying envelope types and internal fit out to developers shell specification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and management of subcontractors (groundworks, superstructure along with 1st and 2nd fix internal works when the project reaches that stage in the programme).
• Reporting into a site based Project Manager and visiting Contracts Manager.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Chair site inductions and review contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Issue permits to work and ensure work is being carried out to the Method Statement and specification.
• Site inspections to ensure barrier protection and fall protection is in place.
• Provide updates so the project programme can be updated.
• Ordering via the buying department for any materials and plant that are required.

Experience

• Experience of working for a main contractor is preferred but not essential
• Previous experience as Foreman, Supervisor, Assistant Site Manager is essential.
• Previous experience as Site Engineer would be an advantage but not essential.
• CSCS Card
• First Aid
• SMSTS or SSSTS
• A solid understanding of construction processes, safety regulations, and quality control measures.

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