Job Description:

Assistant Site Manager – New-Build Education Project

Location: Essex
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Site Manager to join a £38m+ new-build education project in Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major construction project delivering a purpose-built specialist school, providing modern educational and therapeutic facilities within a high-quality built environment.

The Project

The development comprises a new-build, part single-storey and part two-storey school, incorporating approximately 6,300m² of internal floor space.

The works include:

• Construction of a new specialist education facility.

• Traditional brickwork, rainscreen cladding and glazed façade elements.

• Specialist classrooms, therapy rooms, dining facilities and sports areas.

• Mechanical and electrical installations throughout.

• External works, landscaping, access roads, parking and outdoor sports facilities.

The Role – Assistant Site Manager

Working alongside the senior site team, you will support the day-to-day delivery of the project, ensuring works are completed safely, to programme and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the management and coordination of subcontractors on site.

• Monitoring progress against the construction programme.

• Maintaining high standards of health and safety across the site.

• Carrying out quality inspections and ensuring works meet specification.

• Coordinating site logistics, deliveries and daily activities.

• Attending site meetings and providing updates on progress.

• Supporting snagging, quality assurance and handover activities.

• Ensuring site documentation and records are maintained accurately.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as an Assistant Site Manager or in a similar construction delivery role.

• Experience working on new-build projects within education, healthcare, commercial or other public-sector sectors.

• Good understanding of construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination and site management.

• Strong knowledge of health and safety procedures and quality control.

• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications are desirable.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a substantial new-build project with a varied construction scope, offering exposure to multiple trades, specialist installations and external works.

If you are an Assistant Site Manager looking for your next opportunity in Essex and have experience delivering new-build construction projects, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss the role in more detail.