Assistant Site Manager
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £38,000 to £42,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | car allowance, bonus, pension, healthcare |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2024 |
| Location: | Blackburn, Lancashire, bb2 7ax |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VAC-342346_1713351434 |
Summary
Assistant Site Manager
Blackburn
New Build housing development
Excellent salary + package include car/allowance, bonuses, pension, healthcare
My client are a leading national housebuilder who have a requirement for an experienced Assistant Site Manager for new housing development in Blackburn with a mix of houses and apartments.
The Company
The company specialise in new build properties ranging from starter homes for first time buyers to detached 4 bed family homes across the region.
The Role
As an Assistant Site Manager you will be responsible for assisting the site team to manage the building project in accordance with agreed timescales, quality and cost and to ensure that plots are completed to a standard finish which will exceed our customer's expectations. The development has plans for approx. 150 units, a mix of traditional build houses and a block of apartments.
Duties to include:
- Responsible for ensuring that all site personnel comply with Health & Safety site rules
- Induct new starters on site; ensuring they hold the relevant CSCS Card and that they have a full understanding of the company Health & Safety Policy
- Reinforce the Health & Safety culture, striving for an accident free site
- Report accidents to the Construction Director and record on SHEQ systems.
- Participate in Pre-Site Start meetings following detailed preparation; studying drawings and specification, site inspection with Site Manager
- Produce short term working programmes to manage production in line with Development Programme to the required standards
- Ensure Engineers provide all inspection and certification to comply with planning/building regulations requirements
- Manage and liaise with all specialised sub-contractors to ensure works are carried out on time and to required standards
- Ensure all completion dates are met resourcing adequate staffing requirements
- Strive to achieve construction excellence and internal/external awards (NHBC "Pride in the Job")
- Carry out routine inspections to ensure that instructions are carried out, the specification and site presentation requirements are complied with
- Liaise with NHBC and Local Authority Inspectors for Key Stage Inspections; escort inspectors on site and act upon their findings
- Inspect all stages under construction (including Stage 4, Pre-Plaster, Pre-Paint and Pre-CML; to identify/rectify any defects
- Liaise with Site Manager to complete any items raised on 21 day visits by the Sales team
- Ensure materials are stored securely to minimise loss and wastage and recycle where possible
- Advise the Site Manager of material shortages and excesses in order to adjust schedules
- Assist with daily diary and weekly reports including Plant Return Sheet, Material Received Sheet, Hourly Paid Time Sheet, Report Sheet, Production Report
Experience and Skills required
To qualify for this role you must have a proven track record working on new build apartment developments delivering a high quality finish from ground stages through to final fix, CML and completion. You must be a team player, have a good eye for detail and be committed to delivering excellent standards. It will be important to manage your time effectively to meet deadlines and equally important to have up to date knowledge of building and Health and Safety legislations. You will also be required to hold valid H&S certificates including CSCs card, First Aid and SMSTS (or SSSTS).
What's on offer?
In return for your skills my client offers a competitive salary (dependent on experience) with a company car/car allowance of £4,500 and extensive company benefits scheme including a generous bonus scheme (paid quarterly), pension, healthcare and continued training and development.
If you would like to apply for the Assistant Site Manager role please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece or apply via the link below.