At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Site Manager in delivering affordable housing projects safely and efficiently.
- Company: Join McTaggart Construction, a community-focused and Real Living Wage employer.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and opportunities for training and development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on health, safety, and sustainability.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community by helping to build quality homes.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction, strong communication skills, and a passion for teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Mc Taggart Construction is looking for experienced Assistant Site Manager to support the delivery of our new affordable housing project in Wallyford, East Lothian.
If you enjoy working as part of a site team, take pride in maintaining high standards, and want to help deliver quality homes safely and efficiently, we'd like to hear from you.
This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with the Site Manager to keep projects on track, ensure work is completed to the required standard, and support the day-to-day running of busy construction sites.
What you'll do
- Support the Site Manager with the safe and successful delivery of construction projects.
- Help coordinate site activities, subcontractors, suppliers and direct labour.
- Monitor progress against project programmes and assist with short-term planning.
- Carry out site inspections and quality checks to ensure work meets required standards.
- Produce snagging lists and support the sign-off process for completed works.
- Promote a strong health and safety culture across the site.
- Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and routine safety inspections with site staff and subcontractors.
- Assist with organising materials, plant, equipment and site facilities.
- Record labour levels, progress updates and site information accurately.
- Attend and support progress meetings with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Work with commercial, procurement and technical teams to support project delivery.
- Step in to oversee site operations when required in the absence of the Site Manager.
- Support sustainability and waste management initiatives on site.
What we're looking for
- Experience in an Assistant Site Manager role or a similar construction supervisory position.
- Knowledge of housebuilding, social housing, or general construction projects.
- Understanding of construction health and safety requirements and site management practices.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- SMSTS, CSCS Card and First Aid qualifications are desirable, although training can be provided where required.
- Joinery trade background or construction-related qualification would be advantageous.
- Full UK driving licence.
At Mc Taggart Construction, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you’re organised, community-focused and motivated to help others succeed, we’d like to hear from you.
Mc Taggart Construction are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer.
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Assistant Site Manager employer: McTaggart Construction
McTaggart Construction is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in Wallyford, East Lothian. With a strong commitment to health and safety, employee development, and community-focused projects, we provide our Assistant Site Managers with opportunities for growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact in delivering quality homes. Join us to be part of a team that values high standards and sustainability in construction.
