My client are seeking a proactive and skilled Assistant Site Manager to join their team, contributing to the successful delivery of civil engineering projects.

This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their site management career within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with client representatives and subcontractors to coordinate and program works effectively.
• Collaborate with the Contract Manager and Business Manager to plan and program complex contract works, including forward programming for labour, plant, and materials.
• Site Operations:
  • Maintain a safe, tidy, and well-organized site.
  • Call off materials and assist in preparing schedules for orders.
  • Organize daily plant and equipment requirements.
  • Apply company procedures, including Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Safety Leadership:
  • Ensure safe working methods are employed.
  • Inspect site safety equipment and address unsafe practices.
  • Operate the Permit to Dig system and report incidents or near misses.
• Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries, and photographic evidence.
• Manage staffing levels, conduct site inductions, and ensure personnel and subcontractors understand their tasks.
• Liaise with members of the public and local businesses as needed.
• Assist the QS and Contracts Manager with measures, claims, and financial reporting.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Experience in a supervisory role within civil engineering.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Highly motivated and a team player.
• Full UK driving license.
• Qualifications such as CSCS, NRSWA, or SMSTS.
• Financial management experience.
• Ability to work accurately to deadlines with strong record-keeping skills.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with MS Project, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with Local Authority highway projects.
• Confined Spaces qualification.
• Ability to manage multiple smaller sites simultaneously.
• Some experience in quantity surveying.

Why Join Us?

• Work on exciting and varied civil engineering projects.
• Be part of a supportive team that values professional growth.
• Gain exposure to both operational and financial aspects of project management.
• Develop your skills through training and mentorship from experienced professionals

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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