Assistant Site Manager

Assistant Site Manager – Externals Location: Henley-on-Thames Salary: Circa £45,000 plus travel expenses An established main contractor is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to support the delivery of the external packages on a retirement living development in Henley. The scheme comprises four four-storey blocks providing 100 retirement properties. With the external works scheduled for completion in December, this will be a fast-paced role requiring strong coordination, quality control and programme management. Key responsibilities: * Supporting the management of all external works through to completion * Coordinating subcontractors and monitoring progress against programme * Overseeing SFS, terracotta cladding, brickwork and sheathing board packages * Assisting with roof works, bolt-on balconies and associated interfaces * Coordinating hard and soft landscaping works * Maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality and workmanship * Identifying potential delays and helping to resolve site issues * Completing inspections, snagging and relevant site documentation The successful candidate will have: * Previous experience working as an Assistant Site Manager or in a similar site-based role * Broad exposure to multiple external packages * Experience across cladding, brickwork, SFS, roofing and landscaping * Strong organisational and subcontractor-management skills * The ability to work effectively within a fast-track programme * Relevant construction qualifications and site-management certification This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor and take responsibility for a varied range of external packages on a high-quality residential development