Assistant Site Manager

Pay: £40,000.00 - £45,000.00 per year

Job description:

Role: Assistant Site Manager

Location: Dorchester, Dorset | on-site

Sector: Construction

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent – up to £45k

Salary: Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Package

A leading international construction contractor is seeking an ambitious Assistant Site Manager to join the team delivering a landmark residential development in Dorchester.

This exciting project will provide purpose-built apartments for key workers, helping to address the growing demand for affordable, high-quality accommodation for essential workers within the local community.

What's on offer

• Permanent position with a growing and highly respected international contractor
• Opportunity to work on a flagship residential development with a positive social impact
• Exposure to innovative construction methodologies and modern methods of construction (MMC)
• Excellent mentoring and development opportunities from an experienced site management team

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the Site Management team with the day-to-day running of site operations
• Assisting in the coordination of subcontractors, suppliers and site activities across the project
• Monitoring works to ensure programme, quality and safety standards are achieved
• Promoting and maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance on site
• Assisting with site inspections, quality checks and progress reporting
• Supporting site logistics, deliveries and workforce coordination activities
• Helping to manage project documentation, permits and site records
• Monitoring workmanship and ensuring works are completed in line with project specifications
• Supporting subcontractor meetings and communication across site teams
• Assisting with commissioning, snagging and handover activities

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in an Assistant Site Manager, Site Supervisor or Trainee Site Manager role within construction
• Experience working for a main contractor is preferred
• Housing project experience desirable
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced construction environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a contractor at the forefront of modern construction, working on a meaningful development while building a long-term career with a business that offers genuine progression opportunities.

Work Location: In person