Assistant Construction Manager
hace 3 días
Brentwood
Assistant Construction Manager (Civil Engineering Background) This opportunity is with a leading UK master developer delivering large-scale, infrastructure-led residential and mixed-use schemes. The business specialises in unlocking complex sites and delivering fully serviced plots for national housebuilders. Their flagship Essex development will deliver over 3,700 homes alongside major infrastructure works, offering a long-term, multi-phase project environment. This is a client-side role, providing exposure across the full development lifecycle - from design and pre-construction through to delivery and adoption, with a clear pathway into Construction Manager level. The Assistant Construction Manager’s Role This is not a traditional Site Manager position. Instead, it is ideally suited to a civil engineer or infrastructure-focused individual looking to transition into a broader construction / development role. You will act as the link between design, commercial, and on-site delivery teams, supporting the coordination and execution of infrastructure packages. Day-to-day, you will: Support pre-construction activities, including design reviews, buildability input, and technical coordination Oversee delivery of roads, drainage, utilities, and earthworks packages Work closely with contractors, monitoring quality, programme, and compliance Act as the on-site representative (“eyes and ears”) for the wider development team Review drawings, specifications, and technical submissions Coordinate with housebuilders and stakeholders across the wider development Assist with adoption processes, handover, and defect resolution Contribute to site-wide planning, logistics, and infrastructure sequencing You will be working alongside experienced Construction Managers and senior stakeholders, gaining exposure across all stages of a major development. The Assistant Construction Manager To be considered, you should have a strong engineering-led background, with a desire to move into a more strategic construction role: Background as a Civil Engineer / Setting Out Engineer / Site Engineer Experience within groundworks, infrastructure, or highways schemes Exposure to Section 278 works, drainage, utilities, and road construction Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications Some experience overseeing or coordinating subcontractors on site Understanding of site processes, quality, and H&S compliance Proficient with AutoCAD or similar (advantageous but not essential) Ambitious and looking to progress into a Construction Manager role Tickets such as SSSTS / SMSTS and CSCS are beneficial. In Return for the Assistant Construction Manager? £50,000 – £60,000 salary (depending on experience) Discretionary annual bonus 25 days annual leave 10% employer pension contribution Private healthcare (family cover) Dental insurance Death in service (4x salary) Long-term career progression on a flagship, multi-phase development If you are a Civil Engineer or Assistant Construction Manager looking to step into a broader development role, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity further. Ref: #DHACM2026 Assistant Construction Manager / Civil Engineer / Site Engineer / Setting Out Engineer / Infrastructure Engineer / Construction Manager / Highways / Section 278 / Groundworks / Residential Infrastructure