Assistant Site Manager in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

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Our Client has a requirement for an Assistant Site Manager, who will be required to work on a Permanent basis in Peterborough.

Role Purpose:

• Provide day-to-day leadership to site teams and subcontractors.
• Coordinate multiple construction activities to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support the development of site operations while gaining experience toward a Site Manager position.
• Deputise for the Site Manager when required.
• Drive performance, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement across projects.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Support Site Managers and operational teams in achieving project objectives.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of construction activities.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to ensure efficient project execution.
• Assist in the management and coordination of site resources.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing culture on site.
• Develop strong working relationships with project teams and stakeholders.
• Encourage collaboration, inclusion, and diverse perspectives across site operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.
• Deputise for the Site Manager when required.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Site Supervisor or equivalent on medium-sized construction projects.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Health & Safety and/or First Aid at Work qualifications.
• Programme and resource management experience.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working (role dependent).
• Company car or car allowance (role dependent).
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Health insurance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee discounts and savings hub.
• Kids Pass and additional employee benefits.

Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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