Permanent

Construction Site Assistant

RGB
Plymouth, PL1 1AR
money-bag £12.71 per hour
Posted: 06 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)
Closing date: 05 June 2026
Ref: 985641

About the Role

RGB seeks a Construction Site Assistant for a permanent, full-time role based in Plymouth. Working Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5:00pm, this position offers £12.71 per hour. The role involves providing administrative support to the site team, assisting managers and engineers with coordination, and helping the Quantity Surveyor with measurements. No prior construction experience is required, though strong organisational skills and a willingness to learn are essential. Suitable for recent college leavers or those seeking a long-term career in project support.

Construction Site Assistant
££ Plymouth
££ Full-Time
££ £12.71 per hour
Monday – Friday | 7:30am – 5:00pm
Start Your Career in Construction
Are you looking for your first role within the construction industry£
Are you a recent college leaver, graduate, or someone keen to build a long-term career in construction and project support£
We’re looking for a motivated and organised Site Administrator / Assistant to join a busy construction site team in Plymouth. 
No previous construction experience is required — just a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong organisational skills.
Duties:
- Providing day-to-day administrative support to the site team
- Assisting Site Managers and Engineers with general site coordination
- Supporting the Quantity Surveyor with measurements and take-offs
- Learning how to check contractor measurements for accuracy
- Coordinating and carrying out site inductions
- Printing and distributing drawings to site teams
- Maintaining site documentation, records, and filing systems
- Assisting with timesheets, purchase orders, and invoice processing
- Handling incoming calls and general correspondence
- Updating spreadsheets and internal systems
- Supporting health and safety documentation and compliance
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Keen to start a career in construction
- Organised, reliable, and willing to learn
- A strong communicator with good attention to detail
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and general IT systems
- Able to work well as part of a team and use their own initiative
- Holding a full UK driving licence (preferred as you may move vehicles on site)
This role would suit:
- Construction graduates
- College leavers
- Someone with admin experience looking to move into construction
- Anyone interested in site management, project management, or quantity surveying
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm with a 1-hour lunch break.

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