Our client is an award-winning residential property developer.

Their construction team and the quality of the homes they design and build are some of the best in Scotland and the working environment they create is industry-leading.

They want you to share their ambition, bring your ideas, be passionate about the team you will lead and the new homes you will create

They take a huge amount of pride in what they do and expect their people to do the same. Their focus is on the delivery of quality homes and building strong working relationships.

They are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join their team to oversee day-to-day operations on our new residential housing site in the Scottish Borders.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring that all construction activities are completed safely, built to the highest quality, on time and within budget. You will be expected to manage site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, liaise with external consultants and be an integral part of the team

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Site Manager with the overall organisation and progress of works on site, helping to achieve programme, quality and cost objectives

Support the coordination of subcontractors, direct labour and materials to ensure the build programme stays on track

Work closely with the Sales Team by attending regular Sales/Build meetings, following agreed procedures, and ensuring show homes are inspected and maintained to a high standard

Take on additional responsibilities as required by the Site Manager, including stepping in as deputy when needed

Help ensure the construction team is appropriately resourced, well managed and clear on responsibilities, with support provided through communication, guidance and ongoing development

Contribute to delivering an excellent customer experience, ensuring service standards align with company expectations

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience working on sites with structured build programmes and timelines

Confident and proactive approach, with the ability to drive performance and keep teams focused on delivery targets

Strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt priorities when business needs change

Ideally CIOB qualified and/or NVQ Level qualification in Construction Management (or a time-served tradesperson with broad site experience)

Strong working knowledge of construction processes and compliance requirements, including Health & Safety, NHBC standards and Building Regulations

Good experience handling customer service matters and resolving issues professionally

Our client believes in recruiting the very best people, developing their skills and rewarding them well.

If you’d like to find out more, please call Gregg Swan, directly, on 0141 674 9506 or email gregg@jamesgrayrecruitment.com to find out more.

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.