Assistant Site Manager

Position: Assistant Site Manager (Permanent)
Assistant Site Manager | Residential Development | Edinburgh 🔨

I’m currently working with a well-established residential developer who is looking to appoint an Assistant Site Manager to join their team on a multi-storey (4+ storey) residential development in Edinburgh.

This is a great opportunity to be involved in a complex, quality-led scheme, supporting the delivery of the project across programme, quality, and health & safety, while working alongside an experienced Site Manager and wider project team.

🔹 The Role

As Assistant Site Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the site, supporting the successful delivery of the development from superstructure through to internal finishes and handover.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Supporting daily site operations on a multi-storey residential project

* Assisting the Site Manager with programme management and coordination of subcontractors

* Monitoring build quality and ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings and specifications

* Supporting health & safety compliance, including inductions, toolbox talks, and site inspections

* Assisting with quality checks, snagging, and defect management

* Coordinating trades and managing short-term programmes

* Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, and the wider project team

* Helping to maintain site records, inspections, and reporting

🔹 About You

To be considered, you will ideally have:

* Experience working as an Assistant Site Manager on residential or mixed-use developments

* Exposure to multi-storey or complex residential schemes (steel frame, concrete frame, or similar preferred)

* Strong understanding of build quality, health & safety, and programme delivery

* Good communication skills and the ability to coordinate multiple trades on site

* A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong eye for detail

* Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS, and First Aid (or working towards)

📍 Location Edinburgh

💬 Interested?

If you’re an Assistant Site Manager currently working on complex residential or mixed-use schemes and open to a confidential discussion about your next move, feel free to drop me a message