Assistant Site Manager

TN United Kingdom; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction company as an Assistant Site Manager in Eastbourne. Play a key role in delivering high-quality projects while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction. This position offers competitive salary, professional growth, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + discretionary bonus scheme

Choice of Company Car/Car allowance

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Professional Subscriptions paid for

24 days holiday (rising to 28)

2 fully paid volunteering days per year

Health benefits such as Remote GP

Colleagues Benefit Booklet

Family Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Significant on-site experience in multi-development projects.
• Black Manager CSCS Card, SMSTS certificate, and First Aid Certificate are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Management in driving efficient, on-budget construction.
• Supervise site teams and subcontractors to ensure compliance with standards.
• Assist in preparing properties for customer handover.

Skills

Problem-Solver

Team Player

Tech Savvy

Education

CSCS Card

Job description

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At McCarthy Stone, we are looking for a dedicated and proactive Assistant Site Manager to join our team on our Eastbourne site.

This is your chance to play a key role in ensuring that our developments are built efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards while delivering an outstanding experience for our customers.

The ideal candidates will have significant on-site experience, particularly in multi-development projects like flats, apartments, hotels, or houses. A Black Manager CSCS Card, SMSTS certificate, and First Aid Certificate are highly desirable.

Join a company dedicated to excellence and innovation in construction, where your initiative and contributions are truly valued. Thrive in a supportive environment that offers exciting opportunities for professional growth and development, with many of our Assistant Site Managers progressing to become Site Managers.

We will give you:

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus scheme
• Choice of Company Car/Car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Professional Subscriptions paid for
• 24 days holiday (rising to 28) plus Bank Holidays
• 2 fully paid volunteering days per year (supported by the McCarthy Stone Foundation)
• Health benefits such as Remote GP, 24/7 access to EAP Services (including counsellors and legal advisors), and eyecare vouchers
• Colleagues Benefit Booklet with a range of store offers, discounts, and promotions
• Family Friendly Policies

Why Choose This Role?

As an Assistant Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of site-based projects and will support the control and delivery of our construction projects in Exeter/Ivybridge. You will promote and support customer relations within the site team and ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are met. When necessary, you will deputize for the Site Manager.

What you will do:

• Support Site Management in driving efficient, on-budget construction in line with our programme
• Coordinate materials, plant, and labour to meet construction and finishing requirements
• Supervise site teams and subcontractors to ensure compliance with NHBC standards and our specifications
• Prioritize safety through regular inspections and vigilance over site health and safety standards
• Assist in preparing properties for customer handover and communal areas for management use

Your Attributes

You will bring:

• Experience & Knowledge: Background in trades, supervisory roles, or site management
• CSCS Card: Required at an appropriate level
• Tech Savvy: Basic computer skills for record keeping
• Problem-Solver: Initiative and sound decision-making skills
• Team Player: Strong communication skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

You will have:

• A valid UK Driving License
• The ability to learn policies and procedures quickly
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Time management, resilience, flexibility, multi-tasking, and agility

At McCarthy Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

All applications will be reviewed promptly, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.