Assistant Site Manager

Assistant Site Manager Location: Wakefield Project: £32m Industrial Unit Duration: ASAP – May 2027 Rate: £220 – £270 per day Role: Assistant Site Manager We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Site Manager to join…

Pay rate £220 – £270/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 2 September 2026

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Assistant Site Manager

Location: Wakefield
Project: £32m Industrial Unit
Duration: ASAP – May 2027
Rate: £220 – £270 per day
Role: Assistant Site Manager

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Site Manager to join a major £32m industrial unit project in Wakefield

Reporting directly to the Site Manager / Senior Site Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the site, combining site-based responsibilities with the associated paperwork and project administration.

The Role

* Supporting the Site Manager and Senior Site Manager with the day-to-day running of the project

* Assisting with site inductions and onboarding of contractors

* Managing and maintaining site paperwork and documentation

* Assisting with RAMS, risk assessments and compliance

* Monitoring works and subcontractors out on site

* Managing plant records / plant sticks

* Supporting site meetings and coordination with subcontractors

* Using digital site management systems, ideally Procore

* Helping ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements

Requirements

* SMSTS

* CSCS

* First Aid

* Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager or similar role

* Strong organisational and communication skills

* Comfortable working both on site and with project documentation

* Tech savvy with good IT skills

* Procore experience would be highly desirable

What's on Offer?

* £220 – £270 per day, depending on experience

* Long-term contract through to May 2027

* Opportunity to work on a major industrial project

* Immediate start available

If you're an experienced Assistant Site Manager looking for a long-term opportunity in Wakefield, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today with your CV

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