Freelance Assistant Site Manager

Kenton Black; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading property developer is seeking a freelance Assistant Site Manager in the Aberdeen area. You will manage day-to-day operations on a housing site, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate has significant site management experience, strong health and safety knowledge, and relevant certifications. This role demands excellent organizational and communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Experience in site management within housing.
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and construction processes.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across multiple locations.
• Liaise with residents, contractors, and internal teams.
• Oversee subcontractors and trades on site.
• Conduct regular site inspections and maintain compliance.
• Champion health and safety protocols across all sites.
• Maintain accurate site records and progress reports.

Skills

Site management experience

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving approach

Education

SMSTS certification

First Aid certification

CSCS certification

Job description

Overview

Kenton Black are recruiting for a freelance Assistant Site Manager in Aberdeen area. Our client, a leading property developer with a strong footprint across the UK—is seeking to appoint a freelance Assistant Site Manager to oversee a housing site.

Responsibilities

• Project Oversight & Delivery: Manage day-to-day site operations across multiple locations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required standards.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Liaise with residents, contractors, and internal teams to ensure clear communication and minimal disruption during project delivery.
• Team Coordination & Supervision: Oversee subcontractors and trades on site, ensuring compliance with programme schedules and quality benchmarks.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Conduct regular site inspections, snagging, and handover checks to maintain high standards and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Health & Safety Leadership: Champion health and safety protocols across all sites, ensuring full compliance with CDM regulations and company policies.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, and issue logs, feeding into wider project tracking and client updates.

What You Bring

• Demonstrable experience in site management within housing
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and construction processes
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a proactive and solution-focused approach
• SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS certification (essential)