Assistant Site Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Business: Construction
Role Purpose:
To manage a site or section, covering the day to day activities of the site team, to achieve successful completion in line with Company and Customer expectations. To develop and maintain good working relationships with customers and other third parties in the best interests of the business.
Key Accountabilities:
Oversee all site activities and monitor progress against the programme taking remedial action where appropriate whilst protecting the Company's contractual position at all times.
Ensure the effective close out of projects and that snagging commences as specified by the customer from initial site set-up to completion.
Monitor and inspect the quality of work to ensure high standards of quality are achieved and address any issues with the sub-contractors and trades.
Identify potential issues which will affect successful project delivery and take necessary action to remedy the situation or escalate as appropriate.
Work closely with the Commercial team to monitor the financial status of the project, identify solutions to problems and improvements and organise activity to deliver these.
Safeguard the Company's financial position and report variations to the commercial team.
Manage the performance of direct reports and sub-contract labour, ensuring they are working safely and efficiently.
Skills and Experience:
Demonstrable management experience of commercial new build and refurbishment works including extensive M&E services.
Experience of leading site activities for D&B projects up to £10m and or working as part of a team on projects over £10m.
MoJ experience preferred but not essential.
Qualifications:
SMSTS
CSCS
First Aid (training can be organised)
Construction related qualification
DBS/Enhanced Level 1 security clearance will require passing for this role.
Our workplace strategy ‘Work for You’ includes flexible working practices such as hybrid working where employees can split their working time between work and home. We also recognise that some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please discuss this with your recruiter, during the hiring process.
ISG is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Site Manager roles across ISG plc's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,600 - £54,305 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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