Assistant Site Manager

Heaney Bowes; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in Oxfordshire seeks an Assistant Site Manager to support site operations on high-value construction projects. The role offers strong career progression, competitive salary with bonuses, and various professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a background in construction and hold relevant certifications, with enthusiasm for the built environment.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company contributory pension scheme

Support with professional memberships

Ongoing CPD and career development

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for the built environment.
• Driven, hands-on individual keen to learn and progress.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Site Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Help deliver programme, quality, and safety targets.
• Work closely with design and commercial teams.

Skills

Construction background

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Qualification in construction (HNC/D/BSc) or equivalent experience

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid certifications

Job description

Overview

Assistant Site Manager - Main Contractor (Oxfordshire)

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join a leading main contractor, working on £multi-million new build and refurbishment projects across Oxfordshire.

The first project you'll be part of is a high-spec technical facility for a global organisation, where you'll join a high-performing site team to deliver the programme, quality, and safety to the highest standards. With a strong pipeline of future projects, our client also offers clear progression opportunities, supporting the right candidate to progress into a Site Manager role within an agreed timeframe.

Role

As an Assistant Site Manager, you will:

• Support the Senior Site Manager in the day-to-day running of site operations.
• Help deliver programme, quality, and safety targets.
• Work closely with design and commercial teams to problem solve and achieve objectives.
• Build strong working relationships with trade supervisors and subcontractors.

What We're Looking For

• A construction background with a genuine enthusiasm for the built environment.
• A driven, hands-on individual keen to learn and progress.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, aligned with company values of collaboration and problem solving.
• Preferably hold SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid certifications. (the company will arranged for thies to be obtained if not already held).
• Qualification in construction (HNC/D/BSc) or equivalent experience.
• Full UK driving licence required.

What\'s On Offer

• Competitive basic salary + bonus scheme.
• Car allowance.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Support with professional memberships.
• Ongoing CPD and career development.

If you\'re a motivated construction professional looking to take the next step in your career, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a main contractor with exciting projects and real career progression. Apply today to find out more.