Assistant Site Manager Surrey

Hays; Esher; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated construction project coordinator to assist in managing a new care home project in Esher. This role involves supporting the site manager in ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. With a focus on sustainability and community impact, the company values collaboration and integrity. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in construction management to step up in their career while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance local communities. If you are passionate about construction and have the right qualifications, this role could be your next big step.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Pension

Corporate Benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in an operational construction environment in the UK.
• First Aid at Work and Asbestos Awareness certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing construction projects ensuring safe and timely delivery.
• Attend meetings to review safety, progress, and site coordination.

Skills

Construction Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Quality Control

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

ONC/HNC in Construction or Trade Background

Degree or MCIOB Membership

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Your new company specialises in design, new-build, restoration, and refurbishment projects, handling ventures up to £30 million. Their portfolio includes luxury living spaces, commercial properties, training facilities, public buildings and urban regeneration projects. They are committed to sustainability, community impact, and safety, ensuring their projects not only meet but exceed industry standards. Their values emphasise quality, integrity, and collaboration, making them a trusted name in the construction industry. They strive to create lasting, positive impacts on the communities they serve. The project is a design and build contract for a new care home in Esher with a construction value of £2 million.

Your new role is to support and assist in the management of a construction project at any one time with the aim of achieving profitable, prompt and faultless delivery, and ensuring a safe environment for all who work or visit the site. Alongside the site manager as the number two on site to take control of agreed and directed tasks, assisting and supporting at all times. Duties and responsibilities would include:

1. Attending regular meetings with the site teams and specialist contractors to review safety, progress, programme, quality, and site coordination.
2. Managing direct staff and subcontractors, ordering labour, materials, and plant.
3. Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with company procedures, project specifications, drawings, and current regulations and standards, addressing non-conformances promptly.
4. Following inspection and test plans and being responsible for quality control, quality assurance, and achieving targets for hitting program milestones.
5. Assisting the site manager to ensure all Health, Safety, and Environmental waste management plans and policies are adhered to by staff and subcontractors.

What you'll need to succeed is 3 years’ experience in an operational construction environment in the UK (not overseas), a broad understanding of traditional construction ONC/HNC equivalent or trade background with a recognised progression through site management and ready for the next level. First Aid at Work, Asbestos Awareness, Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme or Site Managers, and demonstrable commitment to continuing professional development. A degree or MCIOB membership is desired but not essential (must be UK-based). You will have the right to work in the UK and have references from a UK-based employer. You will have a high level of communication, excellent interpersonal skills, be computer-literate, and live in the Surrey area. Candidates from outside the area need not apply as there is no relocation allowance. This is a permanent vacancy, so freelance candidates need not apply.

What you'll get in return is a permanent appointment paying £30,000-£45,000. Average £42,000 plus paid holidays, pension, and other corporate benefits.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now at Hays Crawley 01293220402. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Ref 4643088 #4643088 - Mike Mann