Assistant Site Manager (Full Time)

We have a new opportunity for a permanent Assistant Construction Manager to join our Traffic Scotland Infrastructure Contract (TSIC) in Cumbernauld, Glasgow. Our TSIC account is working in partnership with Traffic Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland since 2004. We are responsible for maintaining and upgrading all the Traffic Scotland roadside monitoring and control infrastructure.

To provide the service, we handle and process asset data and information from multiple sources, and produce numerous reports to assist the contract team, customer, and operational partners to make informed decisions pertaining to the management of the infrastructure. The standard hours of work are Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.

As an Assistant Construction Manager, you’ll support the Construction Manager to deliver works under the TSIC Contract safely, efficiently and in full compliance—meeting statutory obligations and achieving programme, quality and stakeholder requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Construction Manager in the day-to-day delivery of highway and infrastructure works.
• Support the Construction Manager in fulfilling Principal Contractor duties under CDM Regulations.
• Coordinate and respond to NRSWA enquiries, permits, notices and inspections.
• Ensure works are planned and delivered in accordance with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Assist with the preparation, review and maintenance of Construction Phase Plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Undertake site inspections, safety visits and audits, ensuring findings are reported and actions closed out.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and supply chain partners on site.
• Monitor programmes, resources and costs, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, stakeholders and the public to maintain positive working relationships.
• Ensure works comply with specifications, standards and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries, permits and compliance documentation.
• Promote Amey values, behaviours and the Protecting People ethos at all times.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and solve problems effectively in a live operational environment.
• A commercially aware mindset, with an understanding of cost control, programme delivery and value for money.
• A proactive and professional approach, with confidence to take ownership and work collaboratively with colleagues, clients and supply chain partners.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing, leading by example and promoting a positive safety culture on site.
• Sound technical knowledge of CDM Regulations, NRSWA, Highways Safety and Site Management Safety, with experience applying these standards in day-to-day site operations.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• This role involves a significant amount of site-based work, therefore flexibility to work in all weather conditions throughout the year is required.

Benefits

• Career Development – Exceptional development and progression plan.
• Pension – Generous pension scheme which we will contribute to.
• Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Choices – Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey – Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers.
• Social Value – You will get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
• Company Car / Car allowance.

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.