Assistant Site Manager

Skilled Careers

New Site Manager position at Skilled Careers in Kent

• Position: Assistant Site Manager
• Location: Purfleet, Essex
• Contract type: Freelance
• Start date: June 2025
• Duration: 9 months
• Pay rate: up to £250 per day (dependant upon experience)
• Construction sector: Main contractor
• Skilled Careers contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

Overview
We are seeking a Assistant Site Manager to join a new project in Purfleet, Essex. The project is a industrial refurbishment scheme which comprises of steel frame extensions, internal reconfiguration with some structural alterations and MEP upgrades throughout along with fit out packages to developers shell specification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and management of subcontractors (groundworks, superstructure along with 1st and 2nd fix internal works when the project reaches that stage in the programme).
• Reporting into a site based Construction Manager and visiting Contracts Manager.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Chair site inductions and review contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Issue permits to work and ensure work is being carried out to the Method Statement and specification.
• Site inspections to ensure barrier protection and fall protection is in place.
• Provide updates so the project programme can be updated.
• Ordering via the buying department for any materials and plant that are required.

Experience

• Experience of working for a main contractor is preferred but not essential
• Previous experience as Foreman, Supervisor, Assistant Site Manager is essential.
• Previous experience as Site Engineer would be an advantage but not essential.
• CSCS Card
• First Aid
• SMSTS or SSSTS
• A solid understanding of construction processes, safety regulations, and quality control measures.

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