Assistant Site Manager

GMI Construction Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in the Midlands is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to support site teams in delivering projects safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include coordinating site activities, maintaining high health and safety standards, and ensuring quality inspections. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role, strong health and safety understanding, and good communication skills. This position offers opportunities for career development and a competitive remuneration package.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Birthday off

Structured career development programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work Scheme

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager or Supervisor for a main contractor.
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements within construction.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• A valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with day-to-day management of site operations.
• Ensure all works are carried out safely following company policies.
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor site progress.
• Assist with quality inspections and snagging.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports, and documentation.

Skills

Health & safety understanding

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

With a strong pipeline of work underway across the Midlands region, we’re looking to appoint an Assistant Site Manager to support our site teams in delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Working closely with the Site Manager and wider project team, you will play a key role in coordinating site activities, maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality, and programme delivery.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting the Site Manager with the day-to-day management of site operations.
• Helping ensure all works are carried out safely and in line with company policies and procedures.
• Coordinating subcontractors and monitoring site progress against the programme.
• Assisting with quality inspections and snagging to ensure works meet required standards.
• Maintaining accurate site records, reports, and documentation.
• Promoting a positive site culture and support effective communication across the team.

About You:

• Previous experience of working for a main contractor as an Assistant Site Manager/Supervisor
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements within construction.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• A valid UK driving licence

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and growing business.
• Exposure to a variety of projects and increased responsibility on site.
• Training and progression opportunities available.

What we offer in return:

• A competitive remuneration package
• Birthday off
• A structured career development programme
• Access to a wide range of benefits including;
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligible after successful completion of probationary period)
• Simply Health
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support.

If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please apply today and our talent team will be in touch with you once they have reviewed your application.

Recruitment Agencies:

We do not accept unsolicited CVs from any source other than from the candidates themselves and we do not accept unsolicited communications from external recruiters. GMI Construction Group PLC has a Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Any agencies must have a current, signed agreement, to be invited to supply candidates for a specific vacancy with GMI before presenting any CVs.