Assistant Site Manager – New Build Nursery (West London)
Location: West London + surrounding areas
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 PAYE or £220/day (Freelance)
Type: Permanent or Long-Term Freelance
The Opportunity:
A long-established, design-and-build main contractor is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to support delivery of a £1m new build nursery in West London. This is a live site with a supportive site team in place. After completion, you'll move straight into the next local project—there's a strong pipeline of work in the West London and Home Counties area.
The business delivers schemes across the education, commercial and leisure sectors, with typical values ranging from £1m–£10m (most commonly around £1m–£5m). They pride themselves on low staff turnover, a hands-on management team, and a strong “promote from within” culture—the ideal place for someone who’s looking to build a career, not just jump onto another project.
What They’re Looking For: - Solid employment track record – at least 1 year in each past role, ideally more
- Experience on new build projects is essential
- Exposure to refurbishment and fit-out highly desirable
- Background across sectors like schools, commercial, sports or leisure is preferred
- Doesn’t need to come from a trade background, but also not looking for a purely academic/graduate pathway
- Looking for long-term commitment – whether PAYE or freelance
- Strong communicator who takes pride in managing quality, safety and relationships on site
Current Project: - £1m new build nursery – West London
- Follow-on projects already in the pipeline
- Day-to-day site supervision, H&S checks, logistics coordination, subcontractor management
- Reporting to an experienced PM and Construction Manager
What’s On Offer: - £45k–£50k salary (PAYE) or £220/day (Freelance)
- All local/regional projects – no excessive travel
- Opportunity to step into Site Manager role in future
- Genuine progression opportunities, backed by a consistent track record of promoting from within
- Collaborative, no-politics environment where people stay long term
If you’re an Assistant Site Manager who wants to step up and grow with a business that invests in its people, this role offers stability, support, and a solid future.
Apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion.
