Assistant Site Manager

Our client, specialises in turnkey block restoration, including fire door installation, maintenance, and passive firestopping. With a growing pipeline of projects, they are looking for an Assistant Site Manager to support and drive complex projects, lead a multidisciplinary team, and build strong client relationships.

Working with some of the UK's leading developers, our client delivers large-scale fire safety and restoration projects across major regional cities. This role offers close collaboration with the client's management team, requiring professionalism, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach.

Role Overview
You will support the delivery of internal remediation works, including:

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Firestopping installation
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Fire door remediation
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Drylining
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General builders' works

These works take place in residential buildings with multiple blocks forming part of long-term building safety remediation projects.

You will need to navigate the challenges of working in occupied apartment blocks, coordinating works to minimise disruption to residents while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

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Assist the Project Manager in managing on-site teams, including subcontractors and direct labour
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Help plan, schedule, and monitor works to ensure projects stay on track
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Conduct site inspections, audits, and QA checks using systems such as Bolster Systems
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Support health and safety management on site, identifying and escalating risks
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Liaise with residents and clients, organising access and tracking communications
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Maintain accurate site records, including daily logs, photos, and inspection sheets
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Assist with snagging, handovers, and overall project close-out activities
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Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager
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Contribute to a professional site culture and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications andamp; Experience

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Experience of fire safety remediation, drylining, refurbishment, or similar works is desirable
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Organised, proactive, and eager to learn project management skills
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Confident communicator, capable of working with residents, subcontractors, and client teams
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Basic knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations (training provided)
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Competent with Microsoft Office; willing to learn MS Project and QA systems such as Bolster Systems
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Experience in live or complex environments.
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Strong planning, problem-solving, and organisational skills
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Clean enhanced DBS check
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Higher-level qualification in construction management, engineering, or a related field
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CSCS (Black) and SMSTS certifications (can be completed once in role)

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on 07897069216 or apply with your CV to hayley.woodruff@bcuk.co.uk

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