Assistant Site Manager
Kenton Black
The company, a respected leader in residential construction, is looking to appoint a proactive Assistant Site Manager to support the Site Manager in delivering high-quality housing projects on time, within budget and to the highest health & safety standards. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to develop your site leadership skills on a varied portfolio of new-build homes while working alongside an experienced construction team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Site Manager in day-to-day site operations, ensuring all activities run smoothly and safely.
- Coordinate and monitor subcontractors and tradesmen, managing deliveries, plant and labour to meet programme milestones.
- Conduct regular site inspections and toolbox talks, promoting a strong health & safety culture and ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies.
- Assist in preparing and updating site documentation, including daily reports, risk assessments, method statements and progress photographs.
- Track and report on project budgets, material usage and labour costs, highlighting any variances and proposing corrective actions.
- Liaise with the client, consultants, suppliers and local authorities to resolve issues promptly and maintain strong relationships.
- Support quality control processes, conducting inspections and ensuring works meet the required standards and specifications.
- Contribute to the preparation of handover documentation and snagging lists, facilitating smooth project close-out.
- Mentor and guide junior site staff, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
What You Bring
- SMSTS / SSSTS, CSCS & First Aid
- Minimum 3?years experience in a site-based role within residential construction (e.g., Assistant Site Manager, Supervisor).
- Proven ability to manage multiple trades on a busy site while maintaining health & safety and quality standards.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, health & safety legislation (CDM, HSE) and NHBC building regulations.
- Good numeracy and commercial awareness – able to read and interpret budgets, schedules and purchase orders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable liaising with senior management, subcontractors and clients.
- Ability to problem-solve on the spot and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level?3/4 in Construction, Site Management, or a degree in Construction/Engineering are desirable.
- Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites in the Dundee area.
Why This Role?
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) plus performance-related bonus.
- Clear progression pathway towards Site Manager or senior site leadership roles.
- Hybrid working flexibility where feasible, with the majority of time on-site.
- Company pension, annual bonus scheme, and generous holiday entitlement.
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile residential development programme with a market-leading homebuilder.
- Supportive, collaborative team environment that values professional development and training.
If you are ready to take the next step in your construction career and contribute to the delivery of quality homes in Dundee, please get in touch with Josh Halliday at (url removed) or apply directly through this advert.
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