Assistant Site Manager

Galliford Try; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable local construction company in Scotland is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to oversee production functions on multiple sites. Ideal candidates are qualified Joiners or degree holders, with strong communication skills and relevant project experience. Competitive salary and benefits, including generous holidays and pension plans, offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Regular Save as You Earn scheme

Private medical scheme options

Paid membership to professional association

Qualifications

• Good communication verbally and in written form at all levels.
• Relevant project experience is essential.
• Ability to manage sub contract programmes.
• Leading our own workforce on site.
• IT proficient.
• CSCS required.
• SMSTS required.
• First Aid Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for production functions on contracts.
• Plan, co-ordinate, maintain and develop staff levels.
• Make initial contacts with clients after contract award.
• Co-ordinate, drive and control initial site set-up.
• Liaise with all departments to improve communication.
• Produce data for accurate contract reporting.
• Appraise the security risk to Company property.
• Establish links with clients and determine satisfaction.

Skills

Good communication

Relevant project experience

Ability to manage sub contract programmes

Leading workforce on site

IT proficiency

CSCS

SMSTS

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Assistant Site Manager

Morrison Construction - Buildings Division

Aberdeen / Dundee / Tayside

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Site Manager to join the team at Morrison Construction North East.

You will based in or around the Aberdeen / Dundee / Tayside area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region, local people are key to our Business and we are keen to encourage applications from within the local area. This is a great opportunity to join a reputable local Business with a strong pipeline of work into 2026. The role would suit a qualified Joiner looking to take the next step in their career and we also welcome interest from NHC / Degree qualifies applicants.

What you will be doing:

• To take full responsibility for production functions on contracts allocated by the Contract Manager/ Operations Director from award through to the issue of the Maintenance Certificate and to maintain and maximise quality of service and profitability.
• Plan, co-ordinate, maintain and develop staff and operative levels to effectively undertake current and prospective workloads.
• Together with the Contract Manager/ Operations Director, make initial contacts with clients after contract award and participate in external pre-start meetings.
• Co-ordinate, drive and control initial site set-up, actively installing Company systems and procedures
• Liaise and co-ordinate with all Head Office Departments to improve all levels of communication
• Produce data as required by Contract Manager/Operations Director to facilitate accurate contract reporting for inclusion in Management Board Papers
• Appraise the security risk to all Company property under your control and install security levels commensurate to the relative values
• Establish and maintain links with clients, determine customer satisfaction levels and develop contact points for post contract marketing

About You:

• Good communication verbally and in written form at all levels
• Relevant project experience is essential
• Ability to manage sub contract programmes
• Leading our own workforce on site
• IT proficient
• CSCS
• SMSTS
• First Aid Certificate

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Morrison Construction business please contact Laura Mitchell.