Assistant Site Manager

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: * Supporting daily site operations on a multi-storey residential project * Assisting the Site Manager with programme management and coordination of subcontractors * Monitoring build quality and ensuring works are delivered in line with drawings and specifications * Supporting health & safety compliance, including inductions, toolbox talks, and site inspections * Assisting with quality checks, snagging, and defect management * Coordinating trades and managing short-term programmes * Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, and the wider project team * Helping to maintain site records, inspections, and reporting 🔹 About You To be considered, you will ideally have: * Experience working as an Assistant Site Manager on residential or mixed-use developments * Exposure to multi-storey or complex residential schemes (steel frame, concrete frame, or similar preferred) * Strong understanding of build quality, health & safety, and programme delivery * Good communication skills and the ability to coordinate multiple trades on site * A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong eye for detail * 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