Assistant Site Manager

Lawtech Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is looking for an Assistant Site Manager. The successful candidate will oversee on-site management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Applicants should have a strong background in construction, particularly in cladding and facades, and possess relevant technical qualifications. The role involves liaising with clients, maintaining quality, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. A driving license and ownership of a vehicle are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified in a technical construction discipline, preferably ONC or equivalent.
• Experience in cladding and facades.
• CSCS card is mandatory.
• SSTS certification is beneficial.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in on-site management and delivery of works to timelines.
• Coordinate labor and material requirements across site teams.
• Maintain quality standards and compliance with policies.
• Monitor workforce performance and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with project managers and clients effectively.
• Attend site and management meetings as required.

Skills

Construction-related discipline experience

Cladding/facades knowledge

Technical ONC qualification

CSCS card

SSTS certification

Competency in MS Excel

Competency in MS Word

Competency in Microsoft Outlook

Education

Relevant NVQ in a construction-related discipline

Job description

Role Overview:

The role of the Assistant Site Manager is to be responsible to the Site manager for the onsite management and delivery of the specified works to time and budget, in a safe and effective manner. They will liaise with QS, H&S, ISO, technical and other managers within the company, to ensure delivery of the project.

Founded over 20 years, Lawtech have become a leading principal contractor specialising in cladding remediation. We deliver high-quality, compliant, multi-million-pound cladding repatriations & regeneration contracts throughout London and the wider Southeast.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist with management of specified works and workforce, to agreed productivity levels, deadlines and budgets.
• Assist with management of delivery of the works to programme and communicate all requirements to the workforce, supporting them in the production of their sections of the programme.
• Assist with co‑ordinating labour and material requirements across the works/siteteams to ensure efficient use of stores and resources.
• Liaise with project manager/ QS / buying department to ensure timely placing of orders and sequence of material deliveries. Keep control of the labour and material by constant and accurate monitoring of the site requirements and related documentation.
• Assist the maintenance and building of relationships with all key client staff and stakeholders, funders and other third parties, as required. Take full ownership of all aspects of management of works within your remit.
• Understand the scope and manage the resources required to deliver the works to time and budget.
• Be in possession of all relevant information to assist with producing, maintaining and controlling the delivery of the works, communicating information to the workforce as required.
• Maintain agreed quality standards, communicate those standards, all programme and contract requirements to workforce.
• Maintain complete and accurate online and printed records for all aspects of the works, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulation and company policies.
• Work with project management, commercial department / QS to ensure sub‑contractors, LOSC, orders, budgets and costs are managed.
• Work with Health & Safety department to ensure delivery of the construction phase H&S plan, risk assessments, method statements and COSHH assessments and ensure all relevant documentation and notices are available on site.
• Work with ISO and Design & Quality departments to ensure total management of service and product delivery, across the works.
• Work with resident liaison and customer service personnel to manage and resolve residents’ issues to their satisfaction.
• Monitor workforce performance through objectives and action plans, as required.
• Ensure all contractor and sub‑contractor issues are raised and dealt with appropriately.
• Attend site and management meetings weekly, fortnightly, monthly as required.
• Keep up to date with relevant industry regulations, H&S legislation and company processes and procedures.

Skills & Qualifications

• Technical – ONC or equivalent qualification/experience in construction‑related discipline.
• Relevant background within cladding/facades.
• Have completed or be in the process of obtaining a relevant NVQ in a construction related discipline.
• CSCS card.
• SSTS is beneficial.
• QCQA is a must.
• EWI experience is beneficial.
• Competent user MS Excel, MS Word, Microsoft Outlook email and calendars.
• Keep up to date with relevant industry regulations, H&S legislation and company processes and procedures.
• Undertake other training necessary for delivery of your role.
• Driving license and access to own vehicle would be beneficial.