Assistant Site Manager

The Construction Index Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading house builder for an Assistant Site Manager. You will play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day operations of a construction site, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. This position offers a chance to work with a dynamic team and contribute to significant residential projects. The company values inclusivity and offers a supportive environment where your skills can flourish. If you're passionate about construction and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you. Join a company that prioritizes your growth and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Car Allowance

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Annual Bonus

Contributory Pension Scheme

25 Days Holiday

Discounts and Benefits Portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager with a residential builder.
• Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Manager with daily operations and team management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Maintain site presentation and accurate records.

Skills

Team Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Effective Communication

Time Management

IT Skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Construction Management - HNC Level 4

Valid CSCS Card

Valid SSSTS Certificate

Valid First Aid Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Company: Bellway Homes
• Salary: Competitive
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - South East
• Town/City: Dartford
• Posted: 30/04/2025
• Listed in: Assistant Site Manager
• Reference: 269409CON
  
  

Job Description

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Thames Gateway division is looking to recruit an Assistant Site Manager to join the Division’s Construction team. The site will be located in Riverside Lambeth, Geoffrey Close, Lilford Road, London SE5 9BX

The Role

The role of Assistant Site Manager, reports to the Site Manager and Construction Manager and assists with the responsibility for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost-effective works at all times, while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service are delivered within the given timescales.

Principal Accountabilities Of The Role Include

Support the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets.

Assist with management and implementation of health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered too.

Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance.

Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times.

Support the Site Manager to deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time.

Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers’ requirements (NHBC, LABC Services).

Assist the Site Manager with producing accurate production/progress returns and ensure that they are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested.

Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records.

Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection

Experience

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience of working as an Assistant Site Manager with a high volume residential house builder.

Experience of effectively managing teams

Up to date knowledge of health and safety and building legislation.

Qualifications And Training

GCSE Maths and English – Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

Valid CSCS card (or equivalent).

Valid SSSTS certificate

Valid First Aid certificate

Construction Management – HNC Level 4, HND desirable

Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate is desirable

Skills and Aptitude

Effective communication and listening skills

Good administration skills

Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to work on own as well as part of a team

Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Committed to diversity and inclusion

The Role and Working Conditions

Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.

Working outside in all weathers.

Ability to travel to development sites, including the divisional office.

In Return We Can Offer You

Competitive salary

Competitive car allowance

Optional salary sacrifice car scheme

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Earn and Learn Opportunities

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Earn and Learn Opportunities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.

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