Job Description

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Guildmore Facades & Cladding is seeking a proactive Assistant Site Manager to join the team on a permanent basis.


The Assistant Site Manager (ASM) supports the Site Manager in overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role involves assisting with the management and coordination of site teams and subcontractors during the construction phase of projects.


The ASM will work closely with the wider project team to support the successful and compliant delivery of works and is expected to lead by example, promoting a positive and motivated site culture.

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Primary & General Responsibilities

Assist in managing daily site operations, including site set-up and handover processes. Support compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures. Assist in raising and tracking material requisitions to ensure timely delivery. Monitor daily productivity on site, including subcontractor performance, resource levels, and quality of work. Maintain the daily site diary, recording key project activities. Support monitoring of build costs and project progress. Assist with checking and preparing site reports, designs, and drawings. Support day-to-day problem-solving and issue resolution on site. Ensure daily activity briefings are carried out and documented. Support the establishment and maintenance of positive client relationships. Undertake relevant training and development activities as required. Assist the Contract Surveyor with commercial matters, including day works, subcontract valuations, and contra charges. Help schedule, control, and monitor plant and materials. Assist in ensuring works are completed in line with the programme. Support liaison with clients regarding variations. Coordinate and support subcontractor activities under the direction of the Site Manager. Attend site inspections with Health & Safety and Quality teams to ensure compliance. Ensure site documentation is uploaded and maintained on digital platforms. Attend project team meetings as required.
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Supply Chain Management

Help provide a safe and efficient working environment to encourage subcontractors to choose Guildmore as their contractor of choice. Support the preparation of works ahead of subsequent trades commencing.
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Personal Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Trade or degree-level qualification in a construction or facade-related discipline. Experience in facade remediation is desirable but not essential. Experience working for a main contractor is desirable but not essential. CSCS Black Card, SSSTS/SMSTS required. Good all-round knowledge of building and construction. Ability to read and interpret detailed drawings. Commercial awareness. Experience assisting with Health & Safety assessments and inspections. Experience supporting the management of client expectations. Ability to prepare and present reports to Management and Clients. Proficient in Microsoft Office packages.
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What We Offer

Full training and ongoing professional development. Opportunities to broaden experience across facade systems, compliance, and operations. A supportive and collaborative team environment. * Clear career progression within the Guildmore Group.