Assistant Site Manager

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Posted: January 6, 2026

An ideal opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated Assistant Site Manager, to work with this busy Tier 2 main contractor initially to work on a £2.5m new build workshop on an MOD base

Reporting to the Senior Manager and visiting Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the management of work activities and trade subcontractors on site, safety and quality.

Duties include:

client liaison, short-term programming of work, management and coordination of sub-contract trades, ensuring company standards followed for health and safety, quality assurance, coordination and progress meetings, issue resolution, snagging and handover.

This scheme is due to start on site this month for an 18 month programme of works.

About the Company/Client/Project:

This regional main contractor are based in Tidworth, Wilthsire which turnsover £305m last year. they specialise in providing accommodation and services for MOD Bases across the South

Requirements including certificates and qualifications:

Ideally degree qualified with a construction management or engineering degree, or from a trades background having made the move into management, you will have gained some practical site experience to date.

You will possess basic/developing contractual, commercial and technical construction knowledge, with the ability to plan ahead, organise short-term programs and coordinate the trades on site to meet quality standards and work to deadlines.

You will possess your CSCS supervisor card, and ideally SMSTS and First Aid qualifications.

High standards, attention to detail and the drive to deliver work on time, spec and budget will be well rewarded with competitive salary and package, plus excellent training and development.

Previous work within a commercial environment would also be advantageous but not essential.

Fantastic career opportunity to join this busy, regional business.