Assistant Site Manager

Barratt Developments Plc; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Edinburgh is looking for a Construction Project Coordinator. The role involves managing large projects, supporting the Site Manager, and ensuring excellent customer service across multiple developments. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction management, strong interpersonal skills, and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Company Car or Cash Allowance

Private Medical Cover

26 days' holiday

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working within established build programmes.
• In-depth knowledge of construction trade and relevant legislation.
• Ability to manage people, budgets, and costs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in coordinating trades and materials.
• Ensure the on-site construction team is fully resourced and directed.
• Deliver excellent customer service in line with company guidelines.

Skills

Construction project management

Customer service

Health & Safety legislation knowledge

Ability to prioritise tasks

Education

NVQ Level in Construction Management or equivalent

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Builders

Job description

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

What you’ll be doing

Within the Construction environment, you’ll be buying materials, managing large projects, ensuring health and safety, and providing customer service across roughly 400 developments nationwide. You’ll help bring fresh ideas and commercial skills to manage people, budgets and costs, supporting the Site Manager through to project completion.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in coordinating trades, direct labour and materials to meet the production programme.
• Work with the Sales Team to ensure regular Sales/Build meetings are attended, procedures are followed, and show‑home inspections are carried out.
• Accept responsibility for duties delegated by the Site Manager, including deputising when required.
• Ensure the on‑site construction team is fully resourced, clearly directed, and receives the necessary support in communication, training and workload organisation.
• Deliver excellent customer service in line with company guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience working within established build programmes.
• Assertive delivery of targets by on‑site teams and trades/labour.
• Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Builders and/or NVQ Level in Construction Management, or a fully experienced tradesman with extensive knowledge of construction trades.
• In‑depth knowledge of all aspects of construction trade, and relevant legislation (Health & Safety, NHBC requirements, Building Regulations).
• Good knowledge of customer service issues.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Company Car or Cash Allowance
• Private Medical Cover – Single Cover
• 26 days’ holiday (increases by 1 day for every 3 years of continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Additional Benefits

• Private healthcare support with virtual GP access, physio, and talking therapies.
• First‑class pension schemes with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Fully funded annual health assessment for all colleagues.
• Employee loans, savings accounts, and house‑purchase discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, reduced hotel rates, and major retailer discounts.
• Volunteer and study leave, enhanced family‑friendly policies (including Parents and Carers leave), and share‑buying scheme.

Location

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom