Assistant Site Manager

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Assistant Site Manager

Location: Mickleover, Derbyshire, East Midlands

Employment Type: Contract, Full-Time Monday - Friday

Industry: Construction – Traditional New Build Housing

Salary: £250 per day

About the Role

A quality focused housing developer seeks an Assistant Site Manager to support a residential development project in Derbyshire for a one-month contract. This role involves close collaboration with the Site Manager to oversee construction activities from first fix through to handover, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery of plots.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Site Manager in daily site operations and management of multiple plots, ensuring work progresses efficiently and meets quality standards.
Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and labour teams to maintain adherence to project schedules and specifications.
Monitor health and safety compliance on site, promoting a safe working environment for all personnel.
Carry out regular site inspections to identify and resolve potential issues, ensuring defects are addressed promptly.
Support in managing materials, equipment, and resources to optimise site productivity and reduce waste.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date site records, including daily reports, progress logs, and quality checklists.
Facilitate communication between the Site Manager, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
Assist with the preparation for handover, ensuring all plots meet required standards and client expectations.

Required Qualifications and Certifications

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificate.
Valid Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card.
First Aid qualification.
Full, valid driving licence.

Education and Experience

Relevant construction-related qualifications or equivalent experience in site management.
Proven experience in traditional new build housing construction, ideally in a supervisory or assistant management capacity.
Demonstrable experience working on sites from first fix to handover stages.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and quality control measures specific to residential new builds.
Effective organisational and time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines on a fast-paced site.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with a variety of stakeholders.
Ability to identify potential health and safety risks and enforce safe working practises consistently.
Competent in basic site administration, including reporting and record keeping.

Working Conditions

The role is based on site in Mickleover, Derbyshire, and requires full-time hours throughout the contract duration.
Work involves exposure to outdoor weather conditions and manual site activities.
Adherence to all site health, safety, and environmental policies is mandatory.
Flexibility to respond to project demands and occasional extended hours as required
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Location:
Mickleover
Salary:
£250 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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