Assistant Site Manager

Assistant Site Manager Location: Canterbury, Kent Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Package Sector: Construction / Main Contracting / Education Employment Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

Hill McGlynn are currently working with an established main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join their team on an education project based in Canterbury, Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Site Manager to work alongside an experienced Site Manager and wider project team, supporting the successful delivery of a construction project within the education sector.

The successful candidate will assist with the day-to-day management of site operations, subcontractors, Health & Safety, quality control and programme delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

Previous main contracting experience and experience delivering construction projects within the education sector are both essential for this position.

The Role

As Assistant Site Manager, you will support the Site Manager with the daily coordination and supervision of site activities, ensuring construction works progress in accordance with the project programme and required quality standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Site Manager with the day-to-day management of site operations.

• Supporting the delivery of construction works on an education project in Canterbury.

• Coordinating subcontractors, trades and site operatives.

• Monitoring site activities and progress against the construction programme and ensuring works are completed safely and to the required quality standards.

• Conducting site inspections and monitoring workmanship.

• Supporting site Health & Safety procedures, including RAMS compliance.

• Assisting with site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.

• Liaising with subcontractors to coordinate works and resolve site issues.

• Supporting the management of materials, deliveries and site logistics.

• Attending site meetings and providing progress updates.

• Maintaining accurate site records, reports and documentation.

• Assisting with snagging, quality inspections and project handover.

• Supporting short-term programming and identifying potential delays.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and organised Assistant Site Manager with a strong understanding of main contracting and previous experience working on education construction projects.

You will ideally have:

• Previous site management experience working for a main contractor – essential.

• Previous experience delivering construction projects within the education sector – essential.

• Experience working as an Assistant Site Manager or in a similar supervisory position.

• Good understanding of construction methods, sequencing and site operations.

• Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing site activities.

• Strong knowledge of construction Health & Safety requirements.

• Experience working to construction programmes and project deadlines.

• Good understanding of quality control, inspections and snagging procedures.

• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

• The confidence to work closely with subcontractors and senior site management.

• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification would be advantageous. CSCS card and First Aid at Work qualification would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Salary between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Car allowance in addition to the basic salary and competitive benefits package.

• Support from an experienced site management and project delivery team.

• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Assistant Site Manager with a background in main contracting and education construction projects, and are looking for your next opportunity in Canterbury, Hill McGlynn would like to hear from you.

For further information about the role, company and project portfolio, please apply today and a member of the Hill McGlynn team will be in touch