Foreman / Assistant Site Manager

Professional Construction Recruitment; Friston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Construction Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Foreman / Assistant Site Manager for a Tier 1 contractor on a project in Friston. The role focuses on leading on-site activities, coordinating steelwork and cladding, and maintaining safety and quality.

You will walk the site, drive progress with subcontractors, and partner with the Site Management team to keep the programme on track. Strong communication, leadership, and CSCS/SMSTS are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Foreman or Assistant Site Manager in construction.
• CSCS and SMSTS/SSSTS or SSSTS qualifications preferred.
• Strong on-site leadership and ability to coordinate trades.

Responsibilities

• Walking the site regularly to monitor progress and identify issues.
• Coordinating subcontractors and trades to maintain momentum and meet programme targets.
• Overseeing structural steelwork and cladding activities, ensuring safety and quality.
• Identifying delays or coordination issues and resolving them proactively.
• Working with the Site Management team to coordinate upcoming activities and keep progress on track.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality and housekeeping.
• Communicating effectively with subcontractors, site teams and senior management.

Skills

Foreman/Site Manager

Site management

Leadership

CSCS

SMSTS/SSSTS

On-site communication

Job description

Foreman / Assistant Site Manager

Tier 1 Main Contractor | Friston

We are currently seeking a dynamic and hands‑on Foreman / Assistant Site Manager to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor on a project in Friston. Ideally, the successful candidate will have a strong background in structural steelwork and cladding, with the confidence and ability to take a proactive approach to site management. We are looking for someone who is happy to be out on site, engaging directly with subcontractors and trades, driving progress and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

The Role

This is a hands‑on position suited to an individual who leads from the front, builds positive relationships with the trades and takes pride in keeping works moving.

• Walking the site regularly to monitor progress, identify issues and ensure works are progressing as planned.
• Coordinating and encouraging subcontractors and trades to maintain momentum and achieve programme targets.
• Overseeing structural steelwork and cladding activities, ensuring works are delivered safely and to the required quality standards.
• Identifying potential delays or coordination issues and taking a proactive approach to resolving them.
• Working closely with the Site Management team to coordinate upcoming activities and maintain progress on site.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality and housekeeping.
• Communicating effectively with subcontractors, site teams and senior management to ensure the smooth delivery of works.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Foreman, Assistant Site Manager or similar within the construction industry.
• Ideally, a strong understanding of structural steelwork and cladding packages.
• A proactive, energetic and hands‑on approach to site management.
• Confident engaging with subcontractors and trades, encouraging performance and driving progress.
• A practical problem‑solver who is comfortable spending the majority of their time on site rather than behind a desk.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Relevant site qualifications, including CSCS and SMSTS or SSSTS.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 contractor on a project in Friston, offering a competitive package and the chance to play a key role in driving site progress. We are looking for someone with the right attitude, energy and practical site experience — an individual who can build relationships with the trades, lead by example and get the job done.