Assistant Site Manager

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

We are looking for an Assistant Site Manager for a three-month contract on a new build housing development in Market Harborough, East Midlands, Leicestershire. This is a full-time role within the construction industry, focusing on new build housing projects.

Job Duties

• Assist the Site Manager in the day-to-day management of the construction site, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Monitor and supervise site activities, including labour, subcontractors, and suppliers, to maintain productivity and quality standards.
• Coordinate and schedule site resources, materials, and equipment to meet project milestones effectively.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily reports, progress updates, and site diaries.
• Support the implementation of site safety procedures and promote a culture of safety awareness among all site personnel.
• Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve any issues impacting site progress.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
• Assist with the management of subcontractor performance and adherence to contract requirements.
• Contribute to risk assessments and method statements to ensure safe and efficient working practises.
• Support the Site Manager in liaising with clients, consultants, and regulatory bodies as required.

Required Qualifications

• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificate.
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.
• Valid First Aid certification.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Education

• Minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant construction management or related qualification preferred but not essential.

Experience

• Proven experience working on new build housing projects within a site management or assistant management capacity.
• Demonstrable understanding of site operations and construction methodologies.
• Experience in coordinating subcontractors and managing site resources effectively.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and its application on construction sites.
• Good organisational and time management skills to prioritise tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using construction management software or digital reporting tools.

Additional Health And Safety Qualifications Beyond The SMSTS.

• Knowledge of sustainable building practises and regulations.

Working Conditions

• This role requires working predominantly outdoors on an active construction site, exposed to varying weather conditions.
• Full-time hours are expected, typically Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime as project demands require.
• Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory at all times on site.
• The role may involve manual handling tasks and walking across uneven terrain.

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