Assistant Site Manager
Assistant Site Manager (Commercial fitout)
Daniel Owen are recruiting an Assistant Site Manager (Supervisor) to join a leading fit out and refurbishment specialist. They company are known for delivering exceptional CAT A and CAT B commercial fit outs with precision, safety, and a passion for detail. They work in partnership with clients, consultants, and designers to create award-winning workplaces that reflect the culture, ambition, and operational needs of the businesses that occupy them
Position: Assistant Site Manager (Supervisor)
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £180.00 – £240.00 per day
Contract Type: Long term freelance with temp-perm possible if wanted
Start date: Immediately available
Working closely with the Site Manager and wider project team, you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating day-to-day site activity, driving subcontractor performance, and ensuring the smooth and safe delivery of works in line with industry-leading standards.
Your Key Responsibilities
As Assistant Site Manager (Supervisor) your responsibilities will include:
Supporting site leadership: Assist the Site Manager in running day-to-day operations on a busy, high-profile fit out site
Subcontractor coordination: Monitor, manage, and communicate with trades to ensure alignment with programme and quality benchmarks
Health & Safety compliance: Carry out site inductions, maintain records (RAMS, permits, daily briefings), and ensure HSE policies are followed rigorously
Logistics and sequencing: Help plan site logistics, delivery schedules, waste management, and access coordination in constrained city-centre environments
Quality assurance: Perform regular inspections of workmanship, finishes, and compliance with design specifications; flag and assist in resolving issues
Site documentation: Maintain accurate site records including progress notes, photo logs, and quality checklists
Stakeholder interaction: Liaise with clients, consultants, and the internal project team to report updates, escalate risks, and ensure collaborative delivery
Supporting handover: Assist in preparing for client walk-throughs, compiling snagging lists, and achieving zero-defect handoverCandidate Requirements:
We're looking for a confident, well-organised professional who is eager to progress their career in commercial interiors.
Essential Experience & Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years' experience in an Assistant Site Manager or Site Supervisor role, ideally in high-end commercial fit out
Understanding of CAT B office fit out stages including strip-out, partitions, MEP integration, ceilings, AV, joinery, and finishes
SSSTS (or SMSTS), valid CSCS card, Fire Marshal and First Aid at Work certification
Strong knowledge of health & safety practices (CDM, RAMS, permits to work, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret drawings, technical specs, and method statements
Effective communication and coordination skills with a range of stakeholders
Commitment to delivering high-quality finishes and contributing to team success
Ambition to develop and progress within a leading contractorHow to Apply:
If you are interested in working for this established company, please apply with your updated CV