Assistant Building Manager

Assistant Building Manager / Assistant Site Manager

As an Assistant Site Manager at Willmott Dixon, you will be part of our one team ethos that delivers quality projects on time whilst also having a positive impact on the local community.

Our aim is for you to be part of a team where you will work across multiple sectors including education, defence and health where, you can develop your career and progress into more senior roles.

Reporting and supported by the project lead the successful candidate will assist in managing the delivery of projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality.

*NB. We have multiple exciting project allocation options located throughout the South... e.g. South & Southwest London, East Sussex, Southampton, Brighton and even The Isle of White to name a few!

Key responsibilities:

As the successful Assistant Site Manager, you will support and manage the delivery of projects safely, on time, and to the highest quality.
Organise the works and supply chain to provide the right working environment to avoid disruption between trades… Ensuring an excellent site image is maintained.
Whilst undertaking the works, eliminate waste and avoid non-recoverable costs to help towards the commercial success of the project.
Follow short term programmes, control operations, and monitor progress daily to achieve delivery of the project.
Understand the project priorities and adopt a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations with the supply chain and key stakeholders.
Contribute to the success of the project handover and ensure a defect/snag free completion.
Lead by example with a positive can-do attitude.Essential Skills:

Experience in working within a construction team, delivering projects across various sectors.
Experience in managing supply chain partners & trades direct employees.
Appropriate CSCS card, SMSTS certificate and First Aid at Work certificate.
Computer literate with proven use of Microsoft Office suite, MS Project or ASTA and the ability to use Common Data Environments e.g. Nialli, Dalux, Fieldview.
The ability to understand programmes, drawings and technical specifications.Desirable Skills:

Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc) or equivalent.
Valid driving licence.

In Return

We reward our people generously with a competitive salary and a market-leading benefits package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel.

About Us:

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.

Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025.

Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development