Your new company

A leading contractor specialising in creating into smart, high‑performance storage environments, they design and build everything from shelving and racking to lockers and mezzanines. They have engineering expertise and solutions used across major industries.

Your new role

Assistant Site Manager required to support with the delivery and installation of a major Automated Storage Systems across projects in Milton Keynes and Northampton. This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong background in industrial and warehouse construction environments, particularly where automation, structural steelwork, conveyor systems, and warehouse infrastructure are involved.
You will play a key role in coordinating multiple disciplines, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and automation teams, to ensure the successful delivery of a fully integrated automated storage solution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily site operations associated with the installation of automated racking and warehouse automation systems, ensuring compliance with project schedules, quality standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Coordinate activities between civil contractors, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) teams, automation specialists, equipment suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Manage the installation of racking structures in collaboration with specialist automation and materials handling providers, ensuring all design tolerances and performance requirements are achieved.
• Support the integration of conveyors, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), control systems, and associated warehouse technologies.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with engineering drawings, technical specifications, manufacturer recommendations, and required tolerances.
• Liaise with the principal contractor, system integrator, and wider project stakeholders to monitor progress, coordinate handovers, and resolve interface issues.
• Promote and enforce site health & safety procedures, including toolbox talks, inductions, permit management, and incident reporting.
• Maintain accurate project records, including progress reports, inspection documentation, permits, quality records, and safety logs.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and coordinate the resolution of site-related issues, escalating critical risks where required.
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover activities in conjunction with automation engineers, equipment manufacturers, and project teams.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in site supervision or management on industrial, logistics, manufacturing, or warehouse construction projects.

• Previous involvement in AS/RS, automated warehouse systems, racking installations, conveyor projects, or other materials handling solutions would be highly advantageous.

• Strong understanding of industrial racking systems, automation technologies, and conveyor installations.

• Demonstrable experience managing and coordinating multiple subcontractors and technical disciplines within a live project environment.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, layouts, engineering details, and interface plans.

• Proficiency with construction and project management software, such as MS Project, AutoCAD, and similar platforms.

• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid

What you need to do now

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