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.

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SMSTS or SSSTS

A solid understanding of construction processes, safety regulations, and quality control measures.

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