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Assistant Site Manager

  • Location: Coventry
  • Salary: £45k - 50k per year + Car package, bonus, healthcare and pension
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 11 months ago

  • Sector: Residential
  • Contact: Paul Wilkinson
  • Contact Email: Paul.Wilkinson@Anderselite.com
  • Contact Phone: 0161 832 7577
  • Expiry Date: 28 June 2023
  • Job Ref: 402479PWI

My client is looking to appoint an Assistant Site Manager on a permanent basis due to an increase in the number of their sites over the next 6 months. My client is a multi-award winning, 5 star rated, volume house builder which operates across the UK with this role being based at one of their sites in Coventry.

As the Assistant Site Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Project Manager and Site Manager in the day to day control of the site, management and delivery of project works and in the day to day management and delivery of a larger scale housing project

Key responsibilities

  • Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, staff and supply chain within their control under the strict observance of the safety policy
  • Working safely, stopping work if unsafe and speaking up to address any safety concerns
  • Participate in safety initiatives
  • Maintain site cleanliness and presentation on site at all times
  • Responsibility for the successful completion of the overall project and to lead by example in all that they do, managing the day to day delivery of construction project, quality, time, procurement, contractors
  • Manage sub-contractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress; provide direct instruction and support as necessary such that contractual arrangements are achieved.
  • Follow site procedures and maintain all daily, weekly, and monthly site paperwork as is required to be audit compliant
  • Involved with the management of internal/external design team/consultants to meet project deadlines under supervision from a Contract Manager
  • Produces and regularly reviews short term programmes in line with the overall project programme (including procurement & Design & Build) to ensure completion on time under the supervision of Contract Manager
  • Ensure that detailed plans are available commensurate with the overall project plan such that material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines
  • Appreciate the commercial implications and drivers within the construction process and incorporate these into decision making working closely with the project Surveyor
  • Liaise with Contract Manager to ensure that they are fully aware of project progress and is notified of all financial, specification and time risks ensuring that all additional work is identified
  • Embrace learning and development opportunities that are available within a progressive company
  • Understand and carry out the role specific requirements of procedures and help to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Understand those sustainable practices relevant to your role, helping to identify opportunities for improvement

Skills, experience and qualifications

  • Someone who is self-sufficient, works independently and can deliver projects with some support from visiting Contracts Manager.
  • A solid `builder` that can identify problems, communicate solutions, and ultimately drive the project to completion to an agreed programme
  • Be hands on, boots on site and interacting with the trades and their supervision
  • Able to work on any project secured by the business within a reasonable locality. Job is site based and Reporting to Contracts Manager
  • SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid, Scaffold inspection qualification

Salary package and benefits

  • Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
  • Company car or car allowance
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 days per annum
  • Private Healthcare
  • Company contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary
  • Sharesave scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme – up to £3000
  • Support with a professional membership
  • Denplan, GymFlex and many more…

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that can provide long term stability and opportunity as well as a superb working environment. For more information on the role please contact Paul Wilkinson on 07747441156 or via email on paul.wilkinson@anderselite.com