Assistant Site Manager

An established main contractor with over 55 years of trading history is looking to appoint an Assistant Site Manager. The role suits a skilled tradesperson who is happy to remain partly on the tools while developing the skills needed to step into site management long term.

The business directly employs a team of 85 plus tradespeople, professionals and support staff, supported by a trusted network of specialist contractors. Work is delivered across Greater London and the South East, with project values up to £5 million spanning education, healthcare, listed and heritage buildings, high-end residential, commercial, ecclesiastical and refurbishment. Long-standing framework contracts with major clients including TfL, 7Forces and Thames Water sit alongside one-off projects across all of these sectors.

This is a genuine development opportunity. You will work under an experienced Site Manager, learning the management side of the role while contributing hands-on where needed. The company has a strong record of internal progression and a well-established apprenticeship and development culture, so the right candidate will find clear pathways into a full Site Manager position over time.

Assistant Site Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 to £48,000 (DOE)
• Holiday Entitlement Plus Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Clear progression pathway into full Site Management
• Directly employed by a Chartered Building Company with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 accreditations
• Constructionline Gold, CHAS, Safe Contractor and Achilles UVDB Silver Plus accredited employer
• Established business with over 55 years of trading history and a strong forward pipeline

Assistant Site Manager Job Overview

• Support the Site Manager in the day-to-day running of live construction projects
• Carry out hands-on trade work as required, contributing directly to programme delivery
• Assist with site setup, coordination of trades, deliveries and site logistics
• Help monitor programme progress and report on output and any constraints
• Assist with health and safety on site, including inductions, toolbox talks and daily safety checks
• Carry out and record quality inspections, supporting snagging and close-out
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and operatives to keep work flowing
• Maintain accurate site records including diaries, signing-in logs and delivery notes
• Attend internal site meetings and contribute to look-ahead planning
• Develop the skills and knowledge needed to progress into a full Site Manager role

Assistant Site Manager Requirements

• Strong trade background, ideally in carpentry, joinery or a closely related discipline
• Genuine ambition to develop into a full site management role
• Valid CSCS card
• SMSTS or SSSTS desirable, or willingness to obtain
• First Aid certification desirable
• Good understanding of construction sequencing and quality standards
• Organised, reliable and capable of taking ownership of tasks on site
• Confident communicator able to liaise with trades, supervisors and clients
• Full UK driving licence
• Based within commutable distance of South East London or North Kent

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• A rare hybrid role for a skilled tradesperson who wants to keep their hands in while moving into management
• Join a Chartered Building Company with over 55 years of trading history and a long-term commitment to developing its people
• Varied project portfolio across some of London and the South East's most interesting and challenging sectors
• Strong internal progression culture with a well-established apprenticeship and training programme
• Stable, directly employed role with a respected main contractor that values quality and craftsmanship

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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