Assistant Site Manager

Contract Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks an Assistant Site Manager for social housing projects in Fife, Scotland. This role will support the delivery of new build housing, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance standards are upheld. Ideal candidates will have strong management experience in similar projects, essential qualifications, and the ability to communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in management or supervisory roles on new build housing projects.
• Strong knowledge of the construction process and NHBC standards.
• Confident managing site operations and resolving issues efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of projects in line with programme, budget, and quality expectations.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Maintain quality control standards across the site.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Contract Scotland is proud to be working in partnership with one of Scotland s leading housebuilders to recruit an Assistant Site Manager to focus on their social housing new builds on their new high end site in Fife.

About the Role:

As Assistant Site Manager, you ll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of new build housing projects primarily flatted developments. You ll work closely with the site team to ensure quality, safety, and programme targets are met while upholding the highest standards of construction and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of projects in line with programme, budget, and quality expectations

• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with current Health & Safety regulations

• Maintain quality control standards across the site

• Report progress to senior site management

• Provide clear and effective communication to subcontractors and direct labour

• Contribute to a culture of safety, performance, and collaboration

What We re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a management or supervisory role on new build housing projects, ideally social housing developments

• Strong knowledge of the construction process and NHBC standards

• Confident in managing site operations and resolving on-site issues efficiently

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Essential Qualifications:

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)

• CSCS Card

• First Aid at Work

• Full UK Driving Licence

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, highly respected developer with a strong pipeline of projects across Scotland . If you re seeking career progression and the chance to be part of high-quality residential construction, this role offers long-term opportunity and growth.

How to Apply:

Submit your most recent CV to be considered. For more information, contact Nicola Monro on (phone number removed), quoting job reference J45742.

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.