Assistant Site Manager

Assistant Site Manager
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester
Position: Permanent
Sector: High-Rise Residential / Specialist Construction

The Opportunity

• We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing specialist construction contractor for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join their team on a major high-rise residential development in Salford.
• This is a permanent opportunity for a construction professional with experience across high-rise developments, live sites and firestopping/passive fire protection.
• You will support the Site Manager with the day-to-day delivery of the project, coordinating subcontractors and specialist trades while ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard.

About the Company

• Our client is a specialist construction contractor with extensive UK experience across passive fire protection, firestopping, fire doors, drylining and building safety remediation.
• They deliver specialist packages across major residential and commercial developments, including complex and high-rise projects, with a strong focus on quality, compliance and building safety.

The Role
Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Site Manager with daily site operations.
• Coordinating subcontractors, specialist trades and site operatives.
• Monitoring progress against the programme and identifying potential delays.
• Ensuring works comply with drawings, specifications and RAMS.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality.
• Coordinating firestopping, passive fire protection, fire door and drylining works.
• Liaising with the Client, consultants and wider project team.
• Supporting short-term planning and look-ahead programmes.
• Monitoring subcontractor performance and progress.
• Assisting with inspections, snagging and project handover.
• Maintaining accurate site records and project documentation.

Experience Required

• The ideal candidate will have:
• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager, Site Supervisor or similar.
• Experience working on high-rise residential or commercial developments.
• Strong live-site experience.
• Experience managing subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Knowledge of firestopping, passive fire protection, fire doors and/or drylining.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid
• Relevant NVQ, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification desirable.
• Firestopping/passive fire protection experience or qualifications advantageous.

The Person
We are looking for a hands-on, organised and proactive individual who can confidently coordinate specialist trades within a busy high-rise environment.You will have strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality and safety, and the ability to build positive working relationships with subcontractors, the Client and wider project team.If you are an experienced Assistant Site Manager looking for a permanent opportunity on a major high-rise development in Salford, we would be keen to hear from you.