Assistant Site Manager - Commercial

Clearfield Recruitment Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearfield Recruitment Limited presents an exciting opportunity for an energetic and detail-oriented Assistant Site Manager to join a live construction site in Cambridge. You will work alongside an experienced Site Manager, helping drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires proven Assistant management experience on commercial builds, strong organisational and communication skills, and certificates including SMSTS, SSSTS, First Aid and CSCS.

Qualifications

• SMSTS, SSSTS, First Aid, CSCS card required.
• Proven Assistant management experience on commercial construction sites.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to communicate with clients and contractors.
• Ability to coordinate diverse onsite teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the construction function on the live site to deliver the project on time.
• Ensure site activities are safe and meet quality and customer service standards.
• Support Site Manager to oversee the project and maintain schedule.
• Oversee onsite labour and subcontractors while complying with health and safety standards.
• Help produce KPI reports and status updates for construction and customer service functions.

Skills

Energetic

Detail-oriented

Organization

Communication

Stakeholder management

Flexible

Tools

SMSTS

SSSTS

First Aid

CSCS card

Job description

We are working with a valued client, who are looking for an energetic and detail-oriented Assistant Site Manager with a Commercial background. You will be working alongside an experienced Site Manager.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Assisting in the management of the construction function for the live site ensuing the effective compliance, control and deployment of the site whilst delivering the project on time
• Management of build activities ensuring the site is technically safe and meets construction and customer service quality standards
• Assisting the Site Manager in overseeing the project in order to maintain and deliver to schedule
• Supporting in the management of all onsite labour and sub-contractor activities whilst ensuring the site complies with current health and safety standards
• Assisting in the production of key status reports and updates on all KPIs relating to the construction and customer service functions

Who are we looking for?

As well as being able to demonstrate your experience as an Assistant Site Manager for a main contractor, you must also possess an aptitude to combine strong organisation and communication skills along with the ability to relate to all levels of staff and stakeholders, whilst also maintaining a keen desire to work in a quality driven business.

The ideal candidate will also convey a flexible attitude in relation to business needs.

To be considered for this role you must also possess;

Experience

• Valid SMSTS, SSSTS, First Aid, CSCS card
• Proven Assistant management experience in a commercial construction environment with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within scope
• Demonstrated supervising experience overseeing diverse teams on active construction sites
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent communication skills to liaise confidently with clients, contractors, suppliers, and team members