Assistant Site Manager


Overview

Are you a motivated Assistant Site Manager looking to join a prestigious Construction Contractor in the Midlands?

We're recruiting an Assistant Site Manager in the West Midlands on behalf of a profitable, long-standing construction main contractor with over 50 years of delivering high-quality schemes across the Midlands and the North. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering genuine variety, strong career progression and the chance to join a people-focused business with an exciting growth pipeline.

If you're searching for construction Assistant Site Manager jobs with a reputable regional contractor, this is a role worth exploring.

Please note: due to the nature of the projects, candidates must either hold current SC Clearance or be confident they can obtain it.

Client

Our client is an established construction main contractor based in the Midlands, recognised for the quality and consistency of their delivery. Operating across both the public and private sectors, they work on schemes ranging from £1m to £40m across the MOD, healthcare, MOJ, education, commercial and industrial markets.

What makes them stand out:

  • Over 50 years of continuous operation with a strong, stable pipeline
  • Varied construction projects from £1m to £40m in contract value
  • Excellent client reputation built on quality delivery and repeat business
  • Well-connected senior leadership team
  • People-focused, open culture with ongoing investment in their site teams
  • Exciting regional growth plans targeting increased turnover across the Midlands and North
  • Locally based projects, reducing excessive travel for site-based staff

Role

Our client is looking for a motivated Assistant Site Manager to join their existing construction team and take a leading role across a variety of schemes. Working alongside the senior management team, you'll be given the tools and support to run sites effectively and build a long-term career with a business that values its people.

This is an excellent construction job for someone who takes pride in high-quality delivery and wants to be part of a growing contractor.

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Site Manager in the West Midlands, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Running all on-site operations including subcontractor management, materials procurement and plant and equipment coordination
  • Managing the day-to-day running of the project, providing clear direction to site operatives regarding their responsibilities
  • Implementing and managing health and safety procedures in line with CDM 2015, ensuring full site compliance at all times
  • Maintaining site presentation and housekeeping to the correct standard throughout the construction programme
  • Producing accurate progress reports, updating them regularly and presenting findings to the senior project team
  • Attending client and project progress meetings, representing the contractor professionally and communicating clearly with all stakeholders

Person

To be considered for this Assistant Site Manager job in the West Midlands, you will need to demonstrate the following:

  • Proven experience in an Assistant Site Manager role on behalf of a construction main contractor, ideally across commercial new build or public sector schemes
  • SC Clearance (current or the ability to pass the clearance process)
  • Strong people management and delegation skills, with the ability to motivate and lead a site team
  • Effective communication and listening skills across all levels of a project
  • Solid understanding of building regulations and local authority agreements
  • Previous experience within the commercial construction industry, with exposure to new build and/or refurbishment projects
  • Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload across concurrent tasks and deadlines
  • SMSTS, CSCS Gold Card and First Aid certification

Remuneration

This is an exclusive opportunity to join a nationally recognisable Midlands contractor at an exciting point in their growth.

As an Assistant Site Manager in the West Midlands, your package will include:

  • Competitive salary (discussed on application)
  • Car allowance
  • Regular opportunities for progression into senior site or project management roles
  • Variety of interesting projects across sectors including MOD, healthcare, education and commercial
  • Stable, long-established business with a strong order book and ambitious expansion plans
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Generous annual leave
  • Collaborative and employee-focused working environment

Apply Now - Assistant Site Manager Job in the West Midlands

Ready to take your next step in construction site management? Apply today and join one of the Midlands' most reputable construction main contractors.

If your application is successful, we'll be in touch within 48 hours to share full details on the company, role and projects on offer.

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