Assistant Site Manager

Persimmon; Gobowen; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Life cover & Contributory pension

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Persimmon seeks a Site Assistant Manager to support the Site Manager in delivering projects on time, to budget and to high quality standards. You will coordinate with third parties, maintain safety records and supervise subcontractors to achieve targets while aligning with Sales and Customer Care for prompt updates.

The role requires NHBC/LABC/Premier standards knowledge, HSE compliance and a valid UK driving licence, with NVQ4 in Construction Supervision preferred for development purposes.

Qualifications

• Experience in the house building industry is essential.
• Understanding of NHBC, LABC or Premier standards.
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Current CSCS Card is required.
• SMSTS is preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision is desirable; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of a construction site to finish on time, to specification and within safety regulations.
• Ensure quality and safety inspections meet group standards and are properly documented.
• Coordinate with external third-parties (warranty, authorities, utilities) to achieve build programme.
• Maintain accurate records (inductions, HSE, timesheets, incident reports, quality checklists).
• Ensure materials are called off timely and stored per guidelines.
• Supervise workforce and subcontractors to meet budget and quality targets.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Care to resolve issues and update plot progress.
• Ensure site workforce and visitors comply with HSE policy to minimise incidents.

Skills

Health & safety knowledge

CSCS Card

SMSTS (preferred)

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision

Job description

The purpose of the role is to assist the Site Manager with the management of the construction site according to company guidelines and goals ensuring all aspects of the project are in conformity with proposed budgets, timelines and construction and quality standards.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist with the management of a construction site, to ensure the development is completed on time, to specification and safety regulations, while complying with company and construction build and quality standards. Ensure all quality and safety inspections are within quality control standards and carried out in accordance with Group guidelines. Facilitate communication and coordinate activities with external third-parties, such as warranty provider, local authorities and utility companies to ensure achievement of the build programme. Maintaining accurate records for the development including but not limited to, staff inductions, Health, Safety and Environment, timesheets, incident reports, quality control checklists. Ensure materials are called off in a timely manner and checked and stored in accordance with Group guidelines. Supervise activity of the workforce, including all subcontractors, to ensure works are completed on time, to the desired quality standards and within budget. Work cohesively with other departments across the Operating Company such as Sales and Customer Care to ensure achievement of targets, for example prompt resolution of customer care issues and timely updates relating to plot progress. Ensure compliance of the site workforce and all visitors with the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy to minimise incidents and accidents.

Experience

Experience within the house building industry is essential. Understanding of the NHBC or /LABC/Premier standards. Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation. Current CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme). SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) is preferred. Full UK Driving Licence is required. Qualified to minimum NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision is desirable, however training will be provided.

• Competitive salary
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 5 housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Employee Benefits Platform - giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development