Assistant Site Manager – Permanent
- Location: Manchester
- Start Date: May / June 2026
- Salary: £ competitive + package
The Company
A well-established national main contractor delivering new build and refurbishment projects across multiple sectors including commercial, healthcare, education and residential sectors. Projects are typically valued up to from £1.5m - £10m and delivered through Design & Build 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 works.
- Raising RFI's with the design team.
- Heavy focus on safety and quality
- Inspecting and signing off works to ensure they meet quality and specification requirements using the company's QA system.
- Materials requisitions for non-supply & fit items.
- Management of direct site labour
About you:
The client is seeking a Assistant Site Manager with 3+ years experience as a minimum that can lead subcontractors. Ideal candidates will have:
- Experience delivering projects for either a Tier 1 or Tier 2 business.
- The ability to run packages autonomously.
- Confidence working on projects that involve public interaction
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 & travel:
Candidates should ideally live within 45 minutes commute from central Manchester office and be willing to travel up to 60 minutes to project sites within the office's operating region.
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 national contractor that have an excellent reputation and a repeat client base.