Assistant Site Manager

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager in the Cheltenham area. The role involves collaborating closely with the Site Manager and overseeing construction activities while ensuring strict adherence to health and safety standards and quality regulations. Candidates must possess proven experience in residential builds, along with SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS qualifications. A competitive salary of £45k-£55k plus a package is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential house building, preferably with a high-quality builder.
• Valid driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Site Manager to take ownership of build programmes.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are adhered to.
• Conform to building regulations and warranty providers' requirements.
• Assist with cost-effective production in line with budgets.
• Organize site meetings and ensure efficient resource usage.
• Update production/progress returns and send to the Contracts Manager.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational capabilities

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Education

SMSTS qualification

First Aid certification

CSCS card

Job description

Assistant Site Manager

Linear Recruitment are currently partnering with an up-and-coming housebuilder with a focus on high spec homes for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join their team. The Assistant Site Manager is responsible for working alongside colleagues to drive jobs on site while maintaining high standards of health and safety, maintaining excellent record keeping, and keeping clients regularly updated on progress.

These are brand new sites and a great opportunity for the Assistant Site Manager to run a site from inception through to completion and potentially win a highly reputable award.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Site Manager in taking ownership of agreed build programmes at pre-start meetings
• Assist with ensuring that Health & Safety procedures are strictly adhered to
• Conform to building regulations and warranty providers' requirements (NHBC, LABC)
• Assist with ensuring cost effective production in line with development budgets by ensuring that the work undertaken is in full accordance with the cost provision allocated
• Assist with organisation of site meetings and pre-plan and ensure efficient usage of all resources
• Ensure production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Contracts Manager
• Assist with ensuring site security and good practice is maintained at all times
• Assist with ensuring sensible level of stock control in accordance with build requirements including proper checking and recording of deliveries
• Assist with ensuring the quality meets with Company and warranty expectations
• Ensure sub-contractors work within the required specification and adhere to Company Policies
• Ensure that procedures and controls are fully implemented by all site personnel
• Ensure plots are finished to high standard by taking ownership of plots until completion
• Take responsibility for the supervision of cranes

Benefits

£45k-£55k + Package including quarterly bonus

Required skills and qualifications

• They are looking for Assistant Site Managers with proven experience in residential house building, preferably from a high-quality builder
• Possession of SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS card qualifications.
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent organizational capabilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for delivering high-quality projects within deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid driving license