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Assistant Site Manager

salary
GBP
£
£
35000
-
40000
per
annum
+
industry
Construction
role type
Permanent
location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
(
England
)
job posted
September 9, 2026
reference
001295
A well-established Northwest Developer with an excellent reputation for delivering complex urban developments is looking to appoint an Assistant Site Manager to join its growing delivery team. With a strong pipeline of Manchester city centre residential and mixed-use developments, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience on fast-paced, high-quality projects while progressing your career with a business that invests in its people.

Working alongside an experienced project team, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of city centre residential and mixed-use schemes, helping to ensure projects are completed safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Supervising daily site activities and coordinating trades and subcontractors.
* Supporting the delivery of projects to programme, quality and budget requirements.
* Maintaining high standards of health and safety through site inspections, inductions and toolbox talks.
* Assisting with short-term planning and coordinating daily works.
* Managing site logistics, material deliveries and storage.
* Completing site diaries, progress reports and quality assurance records.
* Monitoring workmanship to ensure compliance with specifications and building regulations.
* Liaising with clients, consultants and suppliers to keep projects running smoothly.
* Assisting with cost control through timesheet checks and material tracking.
* Manage QA procedures on site and keep accurate records

What We're Looking For

* Previous experience within a construction environment, ideally with a main contractor.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* A proactive attitude and a desire to develop into a Site Manager.
* Good understanding of construction processes and CDM regulations.
* Experience using Fieldview, Procore or similar site management software is advantageous.

Essential Requirements

* Degree qualified with a minimum of 2 years site experience OR experienced Supervisor, Foreman looking for that next step.
* CSCS Card.
* SSSTS or SMSTS is desirable.
* First Aid qualification is advantageous.

What's on Offer

* £35,000 - £40,000 basic salary.
* Company pension.
* Bupa healthcare.
* Structured career progression into Site Management.
* Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced delivery teams.
* The opportunity to work on landmark Manchester city centre residential and mixed-use developments, gaining valuable experience on complex urban construction projects.

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Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only that shortlisted will be contacted.

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