Assistant Site Manager in Bridgend

Involve Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to support a major residential scheme in South Wales. You will assist in overseeing daily operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring project compliance with budgets and specifications. Ideal candidates have prior experience, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills. This role offers excellent career development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager or similar role on residential schemes.
• Good knowledge of health & safety, reporting, programme delivery, and team coordination.
• Ability to support multiple trades and manage a busy construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager in overseeing day-to-day site operations.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site staff, and suppliers under the direction of the Site Manager.
• Support the monitoring of progress against the construction programme.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Involve Recruitment are seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to support the delivery of a large, high-profile residential scheme in South Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your construction management career within a supportive and well-structured team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Site Manager in overseeing day-to-day site operations to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
• Coordinate subcontractors, site staff, and suppliers under the direction of the Site Manager
• Support the monitoring of progress against the construction programme and report to the Project Manager
• Assist with site inductions, toolbox talks, and maintaining accurate site records
• Help ensure quality control and compliance with building regulations and company standards
• Resolve minor on-site issues and elevate as necessary
• Demonstrate strong health & safety awareness, support programme delivery, and assist with team management

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager or similar role on residential schemes
• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid certifications
• Good knowledge of health & safety, reporting, programme delivery, and team coordination
• Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• Ability to support multiple trades and manage a busy construction environment

Only candidates commutable to this location will be considered.