Assistant Site Manager


Company:	A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd
Salary:	£30,000 to £38,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bedford
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Nov 2026

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Summary

Milton Keynes to Stevenage

Projects across Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Company car or car allowance

Profit-related bonus

Private healthcare and life assurance

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Clear training and career progression

This regional main contractor is looking for a Trainee or Assistant Site Manager to work on projects between Milton Keynes and Stevenage. It would suit someone at the start of their site management career who wants to learn from an experienced team and gradually take on more responsibility.

Established for more than 100 years, the contractor works on new-build, refurbishment and improvement schemes for both public and private sector clients. Projects include education, healthcare, commercial, housing, science and research, heritage and specialist works.

You will work closely with the Site Manager and help with the day-to-day running of each project. This will include keeping an eye on progress, coordinating trades and making sure work is completed safely and to the right standard. Regular travel across the Milton Keynes to Stevenage area will be required.

There is a steady pipeline of local work and plenty of support for someone who wants to progress. Training will be provided, with the chance to take on more responsibility as you gain experience.

The role

Working with the wider site team, you will be involved from the early stages of a project through to handover. You will help manage subcontractors, check progress and keep standards high across health and safety, quality and site presentation.

Support the Site Manager with the daily running of the project

Coordinate subcontractors, labour, deliveries and materials

Carry out site inductions, toolbox talks and routine inspections

Monitor work against drawings, specifications and the construction programme

Help maintain site records, progress reports and health and safety paperwork

Identify issues early and work with the wider project team to resolve them

Attend site meetings and communicate with clients, consultants and subcontractors

Assist with snagging, handover and completion

Full UK driving licence

Willing to travel to projects between Milton Keynes and Stevenage

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If you have a construction qualification and want to start or develop your career in site management, apply for more information.

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Essential requirements

The right person Applications are welcome from both trainee and assistant-level candidates. You will need a construction-related qualification and an interest in building a long-term career in site management. Some site experience would help, although construction graduates, college leavers and tradespeople looking to move into management will also be considered. A construction-related qualification, such as a degree, HNC, HND, NVQ or equivalent A good basic understanding of construction and site health and safety Confident communicating with site teams, subcontractors and the wider project team Organised, practical and willing to learn Able to keep accurate records and follow drawings, specifications and instructions CSCS card preferred, with support available to work towards further site management qualifications

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