Assistant Site Manager

Kenton Black; Perth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a permanent Assistant Site Manager to join the expanding team in Perth. The role supports the Site Manager in delivering high-quality housing projects on time and within budget while upholding the highest health and safety standards.

You will develop site leadership skills on a varied portfolio of new-build homes and work alongside an experienced construction team. The position offers a clear path for growth and development within a respected residential

Qualifications

• SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS & First Aid are required.
• Minimum 3 years' site-based residential construction experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple trades while maintaining safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in day-to-day site operations, ensuring all activities run smoothly and safely.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors and tradesmen, managing deliveries, plant and labour to meet programme milestones.
• Conduct regular site inspections and toolbox talks, promoting a strong health & safety culture and ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Assist in preparing and updating site documentation, including daily reports, risk assessments, method statements and progress photographs.
• Liaise with the client, consultants, suppliers and local authorities to resolve issues promptly and maintain strong relationships.
• Support quality control processes, conducting inspections and ensuring works meet the required standards and specifications.

Skills

SMSTS/SSSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Multi-trade supervision

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

Kenton Black are seeking a permanent Assistant Site Manager to join their client’s expanding team in Perth.

The company, a respected leader in residential construction, is looking to appoint a proactive Assistant Site Manager to support the Site Manager in delivering high-quality housing projects on time, within budget and to the highest health & safety standards. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to develop your site leadership skills on a varied portfolio of new-build homes while working alongside an experienced construction team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in day-to-day site operations, ensuring all activities run smoothly and safely.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors and tradesmen, managing deliveries, plant and labour to meet programme milestones.
• Conduct regular site inspections and toolbox talks, promoting a strong health & safety culture and ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Assist in preparing and updating site documentation, including daily reports, risk assessments, method statements and progress photographs.
• Liaise with the client, consultants, suppliers and local authorities to resolve issues promptly and maintain strong relationships.
• Support quality control processes, conducting inspections and ensuring works meet the required standards and specifications.

What You Bring

• SMSTS / SSSTS, CSCS & First Aid
• Minimum 3years experience in a site-based role within residential construction (e.g., Assistant Site Manager, Supervisor).
• Proven ability to manage multiple trades on a busy site while maintaining health & safety and quality standards.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, health & safety legislation (CDM, HSE) and NHBC building regulations.