Working Assistant Site Manager

Think Recruitment; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Recruitment is seeking a hands-on Working Assistant Site Manager / Carpenter for a £1.5m conversion project in Newark. The role blends carpentry with site management duties on a 24-apartment project, working alongside the Site Manager and stepping in when they are away.

You will oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinate trades, manage deliveries and uphold safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• Carpentry / multi-trade background.
• Residential refurbishment, conversion or multifamily experience.
• SSSTS or SMSTS - essential.
• CSCS card holder.
• Confident coordinating trades and taking responsibility for site operations.
• Good understanding of health & safety and site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of the project.
• Taking responsibility for the site when the Site Manager is away.
• Coordinating subcontractors and trades.
• Keeping works progressing to programme.
• Maintaining health & safety and site standards.
• Carrying out hands-on carpentry / multi-trade work where required.
• Managing deliveries, materials and general site organisation.

Skills

Carpentry / multi-trades background

SSSTS or SMSTS

CSCS card

Site coordination

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Working Assistant Site Manager / Carpenter

Location: Newark

Project Value: £1.5m

Project: Conversion to 24 apartments

Rate: £250 per day

Role: Working Assistant Site Manager / Carpenter

We're looking for a Carpenter / Multi-Tradesman with SSSTS or SMSTS to join a £1.5m residential conversion project in Newark.

The project involves converting an existing building into 24 apartments. You'll work alongside the Site Manager and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site when they're not present, so this would suit someone looking to take the next step into an Assistant Site Manager position while still being hands‑on.

The Role

• Assisting the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of the project
• Taking responsibility for the site when the Site Manager is away
• Coordinating subcontractors and trades
• Keeping works progressing to programme
• Maintaining health & safety and site standards
• Carrying out hands‑on carpentry / multi-trade work where required
• Managing deliveries, materials and general site organisation

Requirements

• Carpentry / multi-trade background
• Previous refurbishment, conversion or residential experience
• SSSTS or SMSTS - essential
• Relevant CSCS card
• Confident managing trades and taking responsibility for site operations
• Good understanding of health & safety and site procedures