Assistant Site Manager - Dodworth

Avant Homes; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A housebuilding company is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to oversee construction at their Smithy Wood Gate development. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role, strong organizational and communication skills, and hold a relevant qualification in Construction Management. Responsibilities include managing on-site activities and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Competitive benefits include a discretionary bonus, company car plan, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Company car plan/cash allowance

Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme

Private Health care

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Exclusive Avant discount platform

Qualifications

• Must possess a full UK driving license.
• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager for a new homes developer.
• Knowledge of construction build programmes and financial implications.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and implementation of the site build programme.
• Assist in managing onsite labour and sub-contractor activities.
• Actively manage communications with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Construction knowledge

Commercial awareness

Education

Relevant qualification in Construction Management

Job description

Overview

Avant Homes is a housebuilder operating in Scotland, the North East and West of England, across Yorkshire, the East and West Midlands and Wales, with eight regional offices and a Group head office employing over 600 people.

We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for passionate individuals to help us achieve them. 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.

We are looking for people who want to be a part of something special, so 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 Smithy Wood Gate development in Dodworth working alongside our West Yorkshire construction team. To be considered, you will have worked for a new homes' developer as an Assistant Site Manager previously.

Responsibilities

Our Assistant Site Managers are key to each and every development as they manage the planning and implementation of the site build programme within our onsite construction functions. Duties will also include but not be limited to;

• 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.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

As well as being able to demonstrate your experience as an Assistant Site Manager for a new homes developer, 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.

Benefits

• 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

If this sounds like you, join us and be a part of Avant's future success! Please note: we reserve the right to fill this vacancy and/or remove this advert prior to the vacancy end date.