Assistant Site Manager in Newbridge

Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts Ltd is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Refurbishment, Retail, Housing and Maintenance. We employ over 250 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland. As we continue to grow and secure exciting new projects, we are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Site Manager to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in site management, gain hands-on experience, and work alongside experienced Site Managers on a variety of projects across Scotland.

Role & Responsibilities

• Supporting the Site Manager in ensuring housing projects are completed safely, on time, to budget, and to the highest standard of workmanship.
• Coordinating and supervising subcontractors on site, including trades specific to housing developments.
• Assisting with site documentation, progress reports, and programme monitoring.
• Contributing to site meetings with clients, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Monitoring quality and ensuring compliance with housing specifications, drawings, and building regulations.
• Maintaining accurate site records and assisting with cost control.
• Promoting and fully embracing the company’s Customers 1st campaign to continually improve the way we deal with our residents and clients.

Candidate

• Have experience working in a site-based construction role, ideally as a Trainee or Assistant Site Manager on housing or residential projects.
• Have strong organisational and communication skills.
• Be IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Project experience advantageous).
• Show enthusiasm to progress their career in site management within a leading main contractor specialising in housing.
• Demonstrate a strong awareness of Health & Safety and quality standards relevant to housing developments.
• Preferred knowledge of NHBC and BC would be an advantage.

Why work for us?

• 33 days annual leave entitlement (This is inclusive of 8 public holidays), with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Contributory personal pension scheme.
• Access to the company’s Employee Assistance Programme which includes support for both you and your family (conditions apply) as well as a team of Mental Health First Aiders.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Critical Illness Income Protection.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity Pay.
• Eyecare Vouchers.
• Employee volunteering scheme.
• Additional holidays for long service.

This is a full time, permanent position. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Candidates who apply for this role will have their data stored for the purposes of the recruitment process. The storage of your data complies with The General Data Protection Regulation. Full details of what is stored and how can be found in our Recruitment Privacy Notice which is located in the Media Centre of our website, under the downloads section.