Job Description
Assistant Site Manager | Residential Development | Edinburgh
I’m currently working with a well-established residential developer who is looking to appoint an Assistant Site Manager to join their team on a multi-storey (4+ storey) residential development in Edinburgh.
This is a great opportunity to be involved in a complex, quality-led scheme, supporting the delivery of the project across programme, quality, and health & safety, while working alongside an experienced Site Manager and wider project team.
The Role
As Assistant Site Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the site, supporting the successful delivery of the development from superstructure through to internal finishes and handover.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting daily site operations on a multi-storey residential project
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Assisting the Site Manager with programme management and coordination of subcontractors
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Monitoring build quality and ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings and specifications
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Supporting health & safety compliance, including inductions, toolbox talks, and site inspections
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Assisting with quality checks, snagging, and defect management
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Coordinating trades and managing short-term programmes
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Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, and the wider project team
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Helping to maintain site records, inspections, and reporting
About You
To be considered, you will ideally have:
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Experience working as an Assistant Site Manager on residential or mixed-use developments
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Exposure to multi-storey or complex residential schemes (steel frame, concrete frame, or similar preferred)
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Strong understanding of build quality, health & safety, and programme delivery
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Good communication skills and the ability to coordinate multiple trades on site
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A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong eye for detail
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Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS, and First Aid (or working towards)
Location Edinburgh
Interested?
If you’re an Assistant Site Manager currently working on complex residential or mixed-use schemes and open to a confidential discussion about your next move, feel free to drop me a message