Assistant Site Manager

Daniel Owen; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fit out and refurbishment specialist is seeking an Assistant Site Manager in Northampton. This role involves coordinating daily site activity, managing subcontractors, and ensuring health and safety compliance in commercial fit outs. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles and relevant certifications. This long-term freelance position offers the opportunity to progress within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Assistant Site Manager or Site Supervisor role, ideally in high-end commercial fit out.
• Understanding of CAT A and CAT B office fit out stages.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager in running day-to-day operations.
• Monitor and manage subcontractor performance.
• Carry out site inductions and maintain compliance records.
• Help plan site logistics and delivery schedules.
• Perform regular inspections of workmanship.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Health & Safety practices knowledge

Effective communication skills

Ability to read drawings

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS certification

CSCS card

Fire Marshal certification

First Aid at Work certification

Job description

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Daniel Owen are recruiting an Assistant Site Manager to join a leading fit out and refurbishment specialist. They company are known for delivering exceptional CAT A and CAT B commercial fit outs with precision, safety, and a passion for detail. They work in partnership with clients, consultants, and designers to create award-winning workplaces that reflect the culture, ambition, and operational needs of the businesses that occupy them

Position: Assistant Site Manager (Supervisor)

Location: Northampton

Contract Type: Long term freelance with temp-perm possible if wanted

Start date: Immediately available

Working closely with the Site Manager and wider project team, you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating day-to-day site activity, driving subcontractor performance, and ensuring the smooth and safe delivery of works in line with industry-leading standards.

Your Key Responsibilities

As Assistant Site Manager (Supervisor) your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting site leadership: Assist the Site Manager in running day-to-day operations on a busy, high-profile fit out site
• Subcontractor coordination: Monitor, manage, and communicate with trades to ensure alignment with programme and quality benchmarks
• Health & Safety compliance: Carry out site inductions, maintain records (RAMS, permits, daily briefings), and ensure HSE policies are followed rigorously
• Logistics and sequencing: Help plan site logistics, delivery schedules, waste management, and access coordination in constrained city-centre environments
• Quality assurance: Perform regular inspections of workmanship, finishes, and compliance with design specifications; flag and assist in resolving issues
• Site documentation: Maintain accurate site records including progress notes, photo logs, and quality checklists
• Stakeholder interaction: Liaise with clients, consultants, and the internal project team to report updates, escalate risks, and ensure collaborative delivery
• Supporting handover: Assist in preparing for client walk-throughs, compiling snagging lists, and achieving zero-defect handover

Candidate Requirements:

We're looking for a confident, well-organised professional who is eager to progress their career in commercial interiors.

• Experience in an Assistant Site Manager or Site Supervisor role, ideally in high-end commercial fit out
• Understanding of CAT A and CAT B office fit out stages including strip-out, partitions, MEP integration, ceilings, AV, joinery, and finishes
• SSSTS (or SMSTS), valid CSCS card, Fire Marshal and First Aid at Work certification
• Strong knowledge of health & safety practices (CDM, RAMS, permits to work, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, technical specs, and method statements
• Effective communication and coordination skills with a range of stakeholders
• Commitment to delivering high-quality finishes and contributing to team success
• Ambition to develop and progress within a leading contractor