Job Details

Assistant Site Manager

Job Description

Assistant Site Manager andndash; Permanent

  • Location:andnbsp;Kent (project locations are up to 45 minutes commute from home location and all within Kent)
  • Start Date:andnbsp;May / June 2026
  • Salary:andnbsp;andpound; competitive + package

The Company

A well-established regional main contractor delivering new build and refurbishment projects across multiple sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, heritage and residential sectors. Projects are typically valued up to from andpound;3m - andpound;10m and delivered through Design andamp; Build and Traditional procurement routes.

The Role

This is a Assistant Site Manager position, reporting to a lead Site Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing and coordinating subcontractors which will include envelope and internal fit out.
  • Raising RFIand#39;s on design queries.
  • Producing short-term construction programmes for your packages.
  • Managing project health andamp; safety.
  • Inspecting and signing off works to ensure they meet quality and specification requirements using the companyand#39;s QA system (Site Audit Pro).
  • Materials requisitions
  • Management of direct site labour

About you:

The client is seeking a Assistant Site Manager with several years experience as a minimum that can lead subcontractors.

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Experience delivering projects and have some previous experience of working on projects that are coming out of the ground through to handover.
  • The ability to run packages autonomously.
  • Strong client-facing and stakeholder communication skills
  • Confidence working on projects that involve public interaction

Future projects could range from care homes and commercial schemes to heritage refurbishments, so versatility is essential.

Requirements:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Supervision as a minimum
  • CSCS Supervisor or CSCS Manager Card (Black) or CSCS Academically Qualified Person Card (White).
  • SMSTS.
  • First Aid at Work.
  • Drivers licence

Location andamp; travel:

Candidates should ideally live within Kent and be willing to travel up to 45 minutes to project sites across the county.

The career opportunity:

  • This role offers genuine long-term progression.
  • A competitive salary which is dependant upon experience.
  • Work on projects with commutable distance everyday.
  • Working with a well established Kent based contractor that have an excellent reputation and a repeat client base.