Assistant Site Manager Regional Construction Contractorc£40k - £50k (Dependent on Experience)Possible Car AllowanceOther BenefitsThe CompanyMy client is an independent construction contractor with longstanding customer relationships stretching back over two decades. These projects consist of New Builds and Refurbishments, primarily in the residential and commercial sectors, carried out on a Design & Build basis.The Assistant Site Manager RoleThey have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager initially focused for the next 18 months on a project based in Chester. You will be assisting the Site Manager with the day to day running of the project, and for the right candidate this can be a pathway to progress management career within construction industry. Key Roles & Responsibilities:Ensuring the set specifications and standards are met and maintained, keeping site safe, clean and productive.Ensure good accurate records are kept for each tradeEnsure QA procedures are complied with for each element of works.Provide detailed diary updates for the site manager of daily operations taking placeSupervision of Sub-Contractors working on siteAssist in effective Health and Safety Management on project.Assist in the delivery of schemes within set time parameters.Assist in achieving customer satisfaction through effective handover.Assist in management of contractors daily, ensuring they carry out their duties in accordance with policies and procedures.Key TasksAssist in effective Health and Safety Management on live projects.Enforce health and safety within and around the schemeBe knowledgeable of safety provisions around the project.Attend Health and Safety reviews (Both external audits and sub-contractors)Assist to deliver quality projects within set time parameters.Attend weekly Progress Review & Co-ordination Meetings with contractors. (Meeting lead by Site Manager)Manage and control labour resources to maximise productivityEnsure the implementation of an efficient continuous snagging procedure is in place on project.Control the work activities daily, and administer appropriate actions as required.Provide relevant information to site manager to allow cause and effect to be updated on a weekly basis.The Successful Assistant Site ManagerThe ideal candidate will be experienced in working on a wide range of projects both in value and complexity. You will have experience in maintaining relationships and good communication skills with site based project personnel.Candidates should have working experience of multi room projects through to completion, such as Care Homes, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Apartments, etc.Have current SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS card as a minimum.Preferred strong technical knowledge of construction techniques.Preferred would be a good understanding of building design.Preferred would be a good understanding of commercial management of building works projects.Good numerical skillsGood IT and software operation skills.Excellent communication skills.JBRP1_UKTJ