Assistant Site Manager

Avant Homes; Dundee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in Dundee is looking for an Assistant Site Manager to oversee construction projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential development, possess strong organisational and communication skills, and hold a relevant construction management qualification. In return, the role offers a competitive salary, a discretionary bonus, a company car plan or cash allowance, and other benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Company car plan / cash allowance

Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme

Private Health care

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Other Benefits including exclusive discount platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Site Manager for a new homes developer or social housing contractor.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• SMSTS qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing construction functions ensuring compliance and safety.
• Manage build activities meeting quality standards.
• Oversee onsite labor and subcontractor activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Relevant qualification in Construction Management

Job description

Competitive Salary & Discretionary Performance Bonus & Company Car Plan / Cash Allowance & Holidays (Buy, Sell and Accrual Scheme) & Company Pension & Private Healthcare & Life Assurance & Benefits

With lots of exciting plans in the pipeline, there's never been a better time to join Avant Homes, let us tell you why…

Avant Homes is a housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East and West of England, across Yorkshire, the East and West Midlands and Wales.

We are continuing to strengthen our teams and are looking for passionate individuals who want to make a real contribution. Our mission is to provide affordable homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a product suitable for everyone.

Avant Homes are proud to employ local people across our developments and within our regional offices, teamwork is key to everything that we do.

If you want to be part of something special, why not start the foundations and build your career with us today?

Due to continued success and future business growth, we are currently recruiting for an Assistant Site Manager to be based at our developments in Dundee.

To be considered, you will have worked for a new homes' developer or a social housing contractor as an Assistant Site Manager previously. We will also consider individuals that are currently working within a management role for a subcontractor.

The Role

Are you a residential Assistant Site Manager who's organised, analytical and has a good attention to detail? Do you work as an Assistant Site Manager for a developer or social housing contractor currently? Do you want to be a part of a friendly, driven team?

If the answer is yes, then look no further, your next career could be with us!

Key duties and requirements

• Assisting in the management of the construction function for the development ensuing the effective compliance, control and deployment of the site whilst delivering the product on time, within budget and to the Avant Homes standard.
• Management of build activities ensuring the development is technically safe and meets construction and customer service quality standards.
• Assisting the Site Manager in overseeing the development in order to maintain and deliver its build programme.
• Supporting in the management of all onsite labour and sub-contractor activities whilst ensuring the site complies with current health and safety standards.
• Actively managing communications with customers and both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting in the management of the development by promoting a customer focused culture and a 'right first time' approach to all activities.
• Attending site Sales and Build meetings in relation to individual plots and completions.
• Assisting in the production of key status reports and updates on all KPIs relating to the construction and customer service functions.

Who are we looking for?

As well as being able to demonstrate your experience as an Assistant Site Manager for a new homes developer, or social housing contractor you must also possess an aptitude to combine strong organisation and communication skills along with the ability to relate to all levels of staff and stakeholders, whilst also maintaining a keen desire to work in a quality driven business.

The ideal candidate will also convey a flexible attitude in relation to business needs.

To be considered for this role you must also possess

• A full UK driving licence
• A relevant qualification or proven experience within Construction Management - SMSTS is essential along with a detailed knowledge of Construction processes.
• Excellent knowledge of construction build programmes and the financial implications of the methods and sequences of build.
• Commercial awareness.
• Proven awareness of codes of practice that impact on Construction matters e.g. NHBC, Building Regs etc.
• Good Technical knowledge relating to construction activities and design management regulations.

What will you get in return?

• Discretionary bonus
• Company car plan / cash allowance
• Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
• Private Health care
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Other Benefits including our exclusive Avant discount platform

Please note: we reserve the right to fill this vacancy and / or remove this advert prior to the vacancy end date