Assistant Site Manager

Kenton Black Limited; Ruthvenfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a permanent Assistant Site Manager to join their client’s expanding team in Perth, United Kingdom. The role supports the Site Manager in delivering high-quality housing projects on time, within budget and to top health and safety standards.

You will work on a varied portfolio of new-build homes, coordinating trades, monitoring progress and contributing to site governance alongside an experienced construction team.

Qualifications

• SMSTS/SSSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SMSTS/SSSTS

CSCS

First Aid

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.