Assistant Site Manager

PiLON Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction company as an Assistant Site Manager in the social housing sector. With a focus on delivering excellence, you will oversee projects, manage teams, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

23 days of holiday per year

Up to £2,000 reward for successful recommendations

Significant savings on daily shopping

Friendly colleagues and team socials

Annual training budget for personal development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in social housing projects.
• Good knowledge of building methods and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing repairs/general works projects.
• Liaising with clients and reporting on work progress.
• Ensuring safety and quality control on site.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Motivation

Education

Construction Skills Certificate Card (CSCS)

Site Supervising Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)

First Aid qualification

Job description

Join our team as an Assistant Site Manager in the social housing sector!

Salary Range:£37,000 - £42,000 / Depending on experience

Location:Reading and its surroundings

Role type:Permanent, full-time

Are you an experienced Assistant Site Manager with a passion for delivering excellence in projects within the social housing sector? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team at PiLON, an award-winning, multi-trade construction business dedicated to enhancing living environments for our clients.

As an Assistant Site Manager, you must have at least two years of proven experience in repairs/general works projects in the social housing sector. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in managing teams of trades and will be instrumental in the delivery of the project, directly contributing to the organisational growth targets.

Speaking Romanian will be an advantage as it will help you easily communicate with the site team.

Main Objectives of the Assistant Site Manager role:

1. Overseeing, monitoring, and managing the progress of repairs/general works projects
2. Liaising with clients and reporting on work progress to internal and external stakeholders
3. Supervising refurbishment works and ensuring that trades are focused, engaged, and motivated
4. Ensuring the safety of the site by making safety inspections and enforcing safety guidelines and protocols
5. Preparing, coordinating, and writing site reports and other necessary documents
6. Maintaining quality control checks whilst dealing with day-to-day problem-solving for any work issues that arise

Do you have what it takes?

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in projects within the social housing sector
• Construction Skills Certificate Card [CSCS]
• Site Supervising Safety Training Scheme [SSSTS]
• First Aid qualification
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Good problem-solving skills to deal with complaints and challenges calmly and professionally
• Genuinely caring for people and the ability to motivate your team of tradespeople
• Good knowledge of building methods and regulations
• Customer-focused mindset
• Good communication and writing skills

Desired qualifications:

• Experience in the social housing sector
• Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme [SMSTS]
• Asbestos Awareness Training
• Health & Safety Awareness

Why work with us? Here are some of the brilliant benefits you could get at PiLON:

• 23 days of holiday per year, excluding Bank Holidays (+ additional days with length of service)
• Up to £2,000 reward for successful recommendations as part of our referral scheme
• Significant savings on daily shopping through our benefits portal
• A welcoming office, snacks, beverages, friendly colleagues, and team socials throughout the year
• A supportive culture and a great team with exceptional talent and experience
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders support
• Annual training budget for your personal and professional development

About us:

At PiLON, we're more than just a business. We are a trusted name in construction, known for our reliability and dedication to quality of works. Specialising in planned maintenance and refurbishments within the social housing sector, we're excited to welcome you to our rapidly growing team. Apply today for an opportunity to create lasting legacies together!

Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We hire great people from diverse backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Taking our commitment to diversity seriously, we are proud members of the Black Professionals in Construction Network, a leading organisation focused on promoting inclusion in the built environment sector.

If you are driven and reliable and aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. In return, you can expect support in achieving both your personal and career aspirations, as you'll work with a team that has a strong sense of motivation and pride in what we deliver.