Employer
Greenwich Peninsula Theatre Limited
Project
Greenwich Peninsula Theatre Project
Location
Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10
Contract
12-month fixed term contract, with opportunity to extend
Start
Expected early August 2026
Salary
Up to £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus approved additional hours paid or taken as TOIL, as agreed.
Role
Greenwich Peninsula Theatre Limited is looking for a capable and organised Assistant Site Manager to support the delivery of the Greenwich Peninsula Theatre project, a major new theatre and live entertainment venue on Greenwich Peninsula.
The role will support the Group Site Manager and wider project team during construction, fit-out, commissioning, practical completion and the transition into operations.
This is a hands-on site role for someone who is practical, reliable and confident working with subcontractors, while also being strong on site records, planning, programme lookaheads, health & safety administration and day-to-day follow-through.
The successful candidate will help keep the site safe, organised, well planned and properly documented. They will support the Group Site Manager with daily site coordination, closing shifts, absence and weekend cover where required, subcontractor management, progress tracking, snagging, handover and operational transition.
The role is initially a 12-month fixed term contract, with potential to extend and potential future opportunities across the wider Troubadour Theatres group as their project pipeline expands.
Key responsibilities
- Day-to-day site supervision and subcontractor coordination.
- Site opening, closing, weekend and holiday/absence cover where required.
- Maintaining site standards, logistics, welfare, housekeeping and safe working practices.
- Supporting inductions, toolbox talks, RAMS, permits, attendance records and site inspections.
- Maintaining clear site records, trackers, progress photos, reports and action lists.
- Preparing and updating short-term programme lookaheads using MS Project and other planning tools.
- Monitoring progress against programme and helping identify issues early.
- Supporting coordination between construction, fit-out, MEP, fire, smoke control and operations requirements.
- Collaborating with the Troubadour Construction Team, supporting project management, commercial and design functions.
- Helping track snags, defects, actions and handover requirements through to close-out.
- Supporting practical completion, commissioning, O&M information, training records and transition into operations.
- Using Google Workspace and Microsoft project systems to keep information organised and up to date.
Essential requirements
- Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager, Site Supervisor, Works Supervisor or similar.
- SMSTS.
- 3-day First Aid at Work.
- Recognised H&S qualification or accreditation, such as IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH or equivalent.
- Good practical understanding of site health & safety, RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.
- Good IT literacy, including Google Workspace.
- Ability to use MS Project or similar planning software to support short-term programme lookaheads.
- Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications and technical information.
- Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing site activities.
- Organised, proactive and confident following actions through to completion.
- Good communication skills and a practical, team-focused approach.
Desirable requirements
- IPAF licence.
- Forklift / telehandler licence, CPCS or NPORS preferred where applicable.
- Valid CSCS card, ideally supervisor or manager level.
- Temporary Works Supervisor or Temporary Works awareness.
- Fire marshal training.
- Manual handling.
- Environmental awareness.
- Experience on theatre, live entertainment, fit-out, temporary / meanwhile use, MEP-heavy or fast-track construction projects.
- Experience supporting commissioning, practical completion, snagging, handover or operational mobilisation.
Candidates who do not hold all desirable training may still be considered where they meet the essential requirements and have the right site experience, planning ability, attitude and willingness to develop.
Training and development
The successful candidate must already hold the core qualifications required for the role, including SMSTS, First Aid and a recognised H&S qualification such as IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH or equivalent.
Greenwich Peninsula Theatre Limited will support reasonable renewal of expiring role-critical qualifications during employment. We are also open to providing additional non-essential project-related training, such as IPAF, forklift / telehandler, fire marshal or other relevant training, where it supports the needs of the project and the candidate’s development.
This role would suit someone who already has the core site management and H&S competence to step into the project quickly, but who is also looking to develop further through hands-on project experience, additional training and future opportunities across a growing theatre and live entertainment project pipeline.
Working hours
The base role is 40 paid hours per week over 5 days, including a paid 1 hour lunch break.
Current planning-restricted site operational hours are:
- Monday to Friday: 8:00am-6:00pm
- Saturday: 8:00am-1:00pm
The role will predominantly support closing shifts and weekend cover where required. As the project progresses, site hours and weekend working may increase. Additional hours must be approved in advance and will be pre-agreed to either be paid at the normal hourly equivalent or taken as TOIL, in accordance with the contract.
Local employment
As part of the project’s local employment commitments, applications from Royal Borough of Greenwich residents and local candidates are welcomed. The role will also be advertised through Greenwich Local Labour and Business, alongside wider recruitment routes. Recruitment will be open, fair and based on suitability for the role.
Equal opportunities
Greenwich Peninsula Theatre Limited is committed to fair, inclusive and non-discriminatory recruitment. We welcome applications from candidates with the right skills, experience and attitude to help deliver a safe, organised and successful project.
Pay: £38,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Are you a resident in the Royal Borough of Greenwich?
- Able to start work at the beginning of August 2026
Licence/Certification:
- SMSTS (required)
- IOSH / NEBOSH or equivilant construction H&S Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
