Assistant Site Manager

Service Care Solutions; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking an Assistant Site Manager in Wakefield. The ideal candidate will assist in site operations, ensuring projects are executed safely and efficiently, while maintaining communication with stakeholders. Responsibilities include supervising trades, ensuring compliance, and maintaining health and safety standards. Candidates should possess a solid understanding of construction processes and demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication abilities. Competitive salary and benefits like pension and optional healthcare offered.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Optional private healthcare

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of construction processes and site coordination.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability required.
• Confident communicator, able to engage with residents and contractors.
• Well organised with good attention to detail necessary.
• Computer literate with the ability to manage basic site documentation.
• Awareness of building regulations and compliance requirements expected.
• Team-focused approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the running of day-to-day site activities.
• Supervise trades and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Conduct regular safety checks and maintain a safety culture.
• Assist with materials control and liaise with procurement teams.
• Build relationships with residents and project stakeholders.
• Provide updates to internal teams for smooth delivery.
• Work with customer service to resolve queries promptly.

Skills

Construction processes understanding

Decision-making ability

Communication skills

Organization skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of building regulations

Team-focused approach

Job description

Assistant Site Manager

Main Contractor

Wakefield

Full time, Permanent

£30,000 - £40,000 per year

A great opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Site Manager to support the delivery of social housing refurbishment works. You’ll assist in coordinating daily site operations, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with project requirements. This role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their site leadership career.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the running of day-to-day site activities from start through to handover
• Supervise trades, monitor progress and quality, and ensure compliance with specifications
• Carry out regular safety checks and help maintain a strong health & safety culture
• Assist with materials control and liaise with procurement teams
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, site teams and project stakeholders
• Provide accurate updates to internal teams and contribute to smooth project delivery
• Work collaboratively with customer service colleagues to resolve queries promptly

Skills & Experience Required

• Solid understanding of construction processes and site coordination
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability
• Confident communicator, able to engage with residents and contractors
• Well organised with good attention to detail
• Computer literate with the ability to manage basic site documentation
• Awareness of building regulations and compliance requirements
• A team-focused approach

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Optional private healthcare

Additional financial and wellbeing benefits

If interested please feel free to get in touch with James at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed)