Job Description

Assistant Site Manager

Location: Syston, Leicestershire, East Midlands

Job Type: Contract (Full-Time hours Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm)

Salary: £240 - £250 per day

A quality-focused housing developer seeks a Freelance Assistant Site Manager to join a traditional new build housing project in Syston, Leicestershire. This role involves supporting the Site Manager in the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the required standards. There is potential for this role to become permanent for the right candidate.

Job Duties

Assist the Site Manager in coordinating site activities and managing the construction process of traditional new build housing developments.

Monitor progress against programme and ensure that deadlines are met while maintaining quality standards.

Oversee site safety, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies at all times.

Conduct regular site inspections to check work quality and adherence to specifications.

Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.

Support the management of site teams, including labour and subcontractors, to maintain productivity and performance.

Maintain accurate site records, including daily reports, attendance, and progress documentation.

Identify and resolve on-site issues quickly and efficiently to prevent delays or cost overruns.

Contribute to site meetings and report progress to senior management as required.

Ensure environmental and sustainability standards are upheld throughout the project.

Required Qualifications

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certification.

Valid Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.

Current First Aid qualification.

Full UK driving licence.

Experience

Proven experience working on traditional new build housing projects.

Previous experience supporting site management teams on residential developments is preferred.

Experience in ensuring compliance with health and safety standards on construction sites.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong understanding of construction processes related to traditional housing.

Good organisational and time management skills to handle multiple site activities simultaneously.

Ability to communicate effectively with site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Competence in maintaining accurate site documentation and reports.

Awareness of environmental and sustainability considerations within construction projects.

Working Conditions

Predominantly outdoor work on active construction sites with exposure to varying weather conditions.

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory at all times on site.

Occasional requirement to work extended hours or weekends to meet project deadlines.

Manual handling and walking across uneven terrain during site inspections and supervision.

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