Assistant Site Manager

Keepmoat Homes; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Assistant Site Manager for their Heaton Quarter Development in Newcastle. The successful candidate will support the Site Manager in overseeing the building project to ensure it meets quality standards and customer expectations. Ideal candidates will have site management experience, a passion for the building industry, and knowledge of relevant legislation. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality homes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in site management in a similar role.
• Up to date relevant knowledge of building and health and safety legislation.
• Essential experience in Clerk of Works, Buildings, or NHBC inspections.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Manager in managing the building project.
• Ensure the completion of plots to a standard that exceeds customer expectations.
• Adhere to health and safety standards.

Skills

Passionate about the building industry

Site management experience

Ability to solve problems

Strong customer facing skills

Building relationships

Knowledge of building legislation

Education

5 GCSE’s at Grade C/4 or above

Level 4 in Construction Management

Job description

Main purpose of the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our North East region, at our Heaton Quarter Development in Heaton, Newcastle. More information about the development can be found here. Reporting to the Site Manger the successful candidate will assist them and the rest of the site team to manage the building project in accordance with agreed timescales, quality and cost. They will ensure that plots are completed to a standard finish which will exceed our customer’s expectations.

HS&S Responsibilities

To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.

Skills, knowledge & experience

We are looking for someone who fits with our core values here at Keepmoat; they will be passionate about the building industry and have previous experience gained through working in site management in a similar role. They will be collaborative and confident building relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. They will be creative and have the ability to problem solve to ensure the expected fit and finish of all new homes on the development. They will be solutions focused and work in a straightforward way to ensure a strong customer facing experience on the site, coupled with a delivery focus.

Up to date relevant knowledge of building and health and safety legislation, along with Clerk of Works, Buildings or NHBC inspection roles are essential requirements for this position.

Education & qualifications

Essential

5 GCSE’s at Grade C/4 or above along with industry requirements.

Desirable

Level 4 in Construction Management.

If this sounds like you, please apply now. As the above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, for more information including a full job description and person specification, please contact us.