Site Assistant at TRANOS

The Site Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the Project Manager by monitoring workmanship, material usage, and ensuring basic safety compliance on construction sites. This role focuses on observing, documenting, and reporting site activities to ensure work aligns with approved drawings, specifications, and safety standards.

Job Details

• Observe ongoing work and compare against approved drawings and specifications
• Identify and report defects or deviations to the Project Manager
• Check basic alignment, levels, and finishes to ensure quality standards
• Record all material deliveries, including quantities and specifications
• Monitor storage conditions to prevent damage or deterioration
• Flag material wastage or unusual usage patterns to the Project Manager
• Report unsafe practices, hazards, or non-compliance to the Project Manager
• Support basic site safety protocols and emergency procedures
• Maintain accurate daily site diary documenting activities, progress, and issues

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc./B.Eng.) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years post-NYSC experience in construction site supervision, quality control, or similar role
• Practical experience working on building or infrastructure projects
• Basic understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and standards
• Familiarity with construction materials, methods, quality control procedures and best practices
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety principles on construction sites
• Keen eye for identifying defects, deviations, and non-conformances
• Thoroughness in documentation and record-keeping
• Clear and effective oral and written communication 
• Ability to provide concise, accurate daily reports 
• Effective liaison with site workers, contractors, and the Project Manager
• Proactive problem-solving mindset 
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management) (advantageous)
• Training or certification in HSE, First Aid, or construction safety (advantageous)