Assistant Site Manager

Watsham Consulting; Piddington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days annual leave

Funding for sector-specific courses &

Extensive career development

Future shares in the business

Job summary

Watsham Consulting is recruiting an Assistant Site Manager for a high-end residential site based near High Wycombe, with a clear path to becoming Site Manager. You will report to the Construction Director and work with the Head of Commercial to understand projects, subcontractors and current works.

The role focuses on learning the drawings and programme, coordinating day-to-day activities, monitoring progress and quality, and maintaining records and diary entries on site.

Qualifications

• Experience on high-end residential sites preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and understand project programmes.
• Good communication with subcontractors and on-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Learn drawings, programme, and current project status.
• Get to know subcontractors and direct labour.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities on site.
• Monitor progress and quality of works.
• Keep site tidy, organised, and safe.
• Follow up subcontractors and actions.
• Assist with ordering and procurement.
• Keep records of progress, issues and decisions.
• Complete daily site diary with initial support.
• Take on tasks delegated by the Construction Director.

Skills

Site management

Construction coordination

Safety on site

Record keeping

Procurement

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join a growing business with a clear route to becoming full Site Manager.

Based in Lane End near High Wycombe, the Assistant Site Manager will oversee the daily operation of a high-end residential site. Reporting to the Construction Director, the Assistant Site Manager will also work closely with the Head of Commercial who provides an experienced day-to-day presence on site and has detailed knowledge of the projects, subcontractors and current works.

Responsibilities

• Learning the drawings, programme and current position of the project
• Getting to know the subcontractors and direct labour
• Helping coordinate day-to-day activities
• Monitoring progress and quality
• Keeping the site organised, tidy and safe
• Following up subcontractors and actions
• Help with ordering and procurement
• Keeping records of progress, issues and decisions
• Completing the daily site diary, initially with support
• Taking on specific tasks and responsibilities delegated by the Construction Director

Progression

The intention is for the role to progress from Assistant Site Managerto Site Manager. As the person settles in and becomes confident within the role there is a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career within the business. The Assistant Site Manager position is the starting point, not the ceiling.

Package

Up to £50,000 per annum

Car allowance

25 days annual leave

Funding for sector-specific courses and training

Extensive career development opportunities

Future shares in the business