Assistant Site Manager

Building Careers UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Bupa healthcare

Structured career progression

Ongoing training and mentoring

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join our delivery team in Manchester. You will work with an experienced project team on city centre residential and mixed-use schemes, helping ensure projects are completed safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.

You will supervise daily site activities, coordinate trades, and assist with planning, logistics and QA records while developing toward a Site Manager role within a supportive team and structure.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with a minimum of 2 years site experience OR experienced Supervisor/Foreman seeking next step.
• CSCS Card.
• SSSTS or SMSTS desirable.
• First Aid qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervising daily site activities and coordinating trades and subcontractors.
• Supporting delivery of projects to programme, quality and budget requirements.
• Maintaining health and safety through site inspections, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Assisting with short-term planning and coordinating daily works.
• Managing site logistics, material deliveries and storage.
• Completing site diaries, progress reports and quality assurance records.
• Monitoring workmanship to comply with specifications and building regulations.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and suppliers to keep projects running smoothly.
• Assisting with cost control through timesheet checks and material tracking.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree qualified

Tools

Fieldview

Procore

Job description

A well-established Northwest Developer with an excellent reputation for delivering complex urban developments is looking to appoint an Assistant Site Manager to join its growing delivery team. With a strong pipeline of Manchester city centre residential and mixed-use developments, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience on fast-paced, high-quality projects while progressing your career with a business that invests in its people.

Working alongside an experienced project team, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of city centre residential and mixed-use schemes, helping to ensure projects are completed safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising daily site activities and coordinating trades and subcontractors.
• Supporting the delivery of projects to programme, quality and budget requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety through site inspections, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Assisting with short-term planning and coordinating daily works.
• Managing site logistics, material deliveries and storage.
• Completing site diaries, progress reports and quality assurance records.
• Monitoring workmanship to ensure compliance with specifications and building regulations.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and suppliers to keep projects running smoothly.
• Assisting with cost control through timesheet checks and material tracking.
• Manage QA procedures on site and keep accurate records

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a construction environment, ideally with a main contractor.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive attitude and a desire to develop into a Site Manager.
• Good understanding of construction processes and CDM regulations.
• Experience using Fieldview, Procore or similar site management software is advantageous.

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualified with a minimum of 2 years site experience OR experienced Supervisor, Foreman looking for that next step.
• CSCS Card.
• SSSTS or SMSTS is desirable.
• First Aid qualification is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• £35,000 - £40,000 basic salary.
• Company pension.
• Bupa healthcare.
• Structured career progression into Site Management.
• Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced delivery teams.
• The opportunity to work on landmark Manchester city centre residential and mixed-use developments, gaining valuable experience on complex urban construction projects.

Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.