Assistant Site Manager

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in residential housing developments seeks an Assistant Site Manager to contribute to project success in Oxford. This role requires hands-on involvement in daily site operations, health and safety compliance, and effective communication. Candidates should possess relevant construction qualifications and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential construction methodology and planning.
• Confidence in dealing with contractors, agents, and consultants.
• Customer-focused experience with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager in overseeing daily operations.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Conduct quality control checks and address issues.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Communication

Organization

Education

Relevant construction qualification

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Manual Handling

Scaffold Awareness

Full UK Driving License

CSCS card (Black Card)

Job description

Job Description

Internal Job Title: Assistant Site Manager

Business: Lucy Real Estate

Location: Oxford, UK (onsite)

Job Reference No: 3988

Job Purpose: We are seeking an Assistant Site Manager to support the successful delivery of residential housing developments in Oxford. Working closely with the Site Manager, you will help ensure the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

Business Overview: Lucy Developments is a developer of high-end, sustainable homes for sale, with prime sites within a 90-minute commute from Oxford. The business partners with top architects, designers, and craftsmen to create bespoke, EPC A- or B-rated homes that embrace innovative design, ecological materials, and renewable energy.

Job Context: The role involves assisting the Site Manager with daily operations, ensuring health and safety compliance, supervising subcontractors and trades, coordinating materials and logistics, conducting quality control checks, maintaining site documentation, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and solving on-site problems effectively.

Job Dimensions: The role will be based on-site for the duration of projects in and around Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Assist the Site Manager in overseeing day-to-day site operations.
2. Ensure health & safety regulations and company policies are followed at all times.
3. Supervise subcontractors and trades, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to timelines.
4. Help coordinate materials, deliveries, and site logistics.
5. Conduct quality control checks and address issues promptly.
6. Maintain site records, reports, and documentation.
7. Liaise with clients, engineers, architects, and suppliers as required.
8. Support problem-solving and implement effective solutions on-site.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Minimum experience in residential construction methodology, planning, programming, and management.
• Embedding a culture of health, safety, and sustainability awareness.
• Experience in construction on a new build residential site.
• Good knowledge of site standards, quality control, and health & safety management.
• Confidence in dealing with contractors, agents, and consultants.
• Experience in fast-paced, multi-tasking environments.
• Customer-focused experience.

Qualifications:

• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work
• Relevant construction qualification
• Manual Handling
• Scaffold Awareness
• Full UK Driving License
• CSCS card (Black Card)

Behavioural Competencies:

• Positive and confident approach to tasks.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Logical thinking and multitasking ability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Smart, professional appearance.
• Team player, willing to put in necessary effort.
• Up-to-date IT skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.

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