Assistant Site Manager

Location: City of London
Salary: £40K- £45K per Year
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: VAC-26_1765968121
Posted: December 17, 2025

We are working with a leading Tier 1 Principle Contractor to recruit an Assistant Site Manager for a major construction projects across London. The business delivers high-profile schemes predominantly in the commercial sector, alongside education and healthcare developments, and offers strong career progression within a stable, well respected organisation.

About the Assistant Site Manager role

As an Assistant Site Manager, you will support the Senior Site manager in the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to highest quality standards. You will play a key role in coordinate subcontractors, maintaining programme targets and upholding site compliance.

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Site Manager

• Supporting site management teams in delivering projects from start to completion
• Coordinating subcontractors and monitoring quality of workmanship
• Assisting with short term programming and progress reporting
• Ensuring health & safety standards are maintained
• Managing Site documentation, inspections and permits
• Liaising with design teams, consultants and supply chain partners

Requirements for the Assistant Site Manager

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within construction with a principle contractor
• Experience on commercial projects, education & healthcare also desirable
• Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction management desirable
• Strong understanding of construction processes and sequencing
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• SMSTS and CSCS
• First Aid Qualification

What is on offer?

• Opportunity to work with a tier 1 contractor on flagship London Projects
• Structured career progression to site manager level
• Competitive career progression
• Long term pipeline of work and excellent job security

If you are an ambitious Assistant Site Manager looking to develop your career with a market leading contractor we would like to hear from you.

Apply here or email Rebecca Giles on rgiles@frlondon.co.uk with the copy of your latest CV.