Assistant Site Manager - Hertford

Churchill Living Ltd; Hertford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement living company in Hertford is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to assist in overseeing construction projects. The ideal candidate will have site experience in building residential apartments, hold a CSCS card, and be assertive under pressure. Responsibilities include supporting the Site Manager, managing health and safety, and ensuring quality standards. This role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or cash for car allowance

Annual holiday entitlement of 24 days + Bank Holidays

Day off on your birthday

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Health Screening

John Lewis vouchers for expectant parents

Training and Professional Memberships paid

Colleague well-being initiatives

Peer recognition programme

Colleague referral bonus

Employee Assistance programme

Eyecare reimbursement

Friends & family discount against the cost of a new apartment

Charitable match-funding programme

Qualifications

• Relevant previous site experience gained building Residential Apartments.
• Qualified First Aider at Work.
• Assertive and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with the entire construction cycle.
• Assist in managing all aspects of the building site.
• Ensure health and safety issues are addressed.

Skills

Site experience in building Residential Apartments

First Aider at Work

Strong communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Influencing skills

Education

CSCS Card

NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Site Management

Job description

• Job Title : Assistant Site Manager
• Location : Hertford, South East Region
• Reward & Benefits : Competitive salary, company car or car allowance options, site bonus scheme and excellent Colleague benefits

About us

We are Churchill Living, the fastest growing company in the UK retirement house building sector, and we’re looking for people like you.

We’re a family‑owned business and we’re going places. We’re proud of what we do, and the people we work with. We have ambitious growth plans for the future, now employing over 700 people and growing all the time.

We pride ourselves on building beautiful, quality, purpose‑built one and two bedroom apartments in desirable locations across the UK for those looking for an independent lifestyle in later life. Developments are designed to take away all the hassle and fears that can be experienced by older people and provide security, peace of mind and independence.

We’ve won a host of awards; most recently we have been recognised by The Sunday Times as the 3rd Best Company to Work for in the UK and became the first ever retirement living specialist to be crowned overall ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ by the WhatHouse? Awards 2016.

About the role

We’re looking for an Assistant Site Manager to help oversee our development in our South East Region.

Using specified drawings and instructions, you’ll support the Site Manager with the entire construction cycle to ensure all deadlines are met and the development is built to Company and NHBC standards.

Based on site and reporting to the Site Manager, you’ll assist in managing all aspects of the building site, including health and safety issues, trades and material co‑ordination, site presentation and cost control.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring the continued success of Churchill Retirement Living’s desirable developments.

Hours of work are between 7.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

About you

You will have relevant previous site experience gained building Residential Apartments and New Homes. You will also be a qualified First Aider at Work and may have progressed from a trade background.

You will hold a CSCS Card and be qualified to NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Site Management, preferably on the NHBC Site Manager Accreditation programme.

You’ll be assertive and calm under pressure to meet numerous construction deadlines, whilst liaising with a wide range of external suppliers, specialists and in‑house teams to achieve critical objectives, without compromising quality standards in any way. To achieve maximum co‑operation, the ability to influence is key.

You will also hold a valid UK drivers Licence.

How you’ll be rewarded

• Competitive salary
• Company car or cash for car allowance
• Annual holiday entitlement of 24 days + Bank Holidays
• Day off on your birthday
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Health Screening
• John Lewis vouchers - £200 to all expectant parents
• Ongoing investment into your personal development
• Training Courses and Professional Memberships paid
• Colleague well‑being initiatives and ambassadors
• Peer recognition programme
• Colleague referral bonus
• Access to Employee Assistance programme
• Eyecare reimbursement
• Land introduction bonus
• Friends & family discount against the cost of a new Churchill apartment
• Charitable match‑funding programme for Colleagues wishing to raise money for their chosen charities

Join the Churchill family and be part of an ambitious and successful business who value and appreciate their people. The successful candidate will have a great opportunity to join an experienced construction team who have been delivering a quality product for a number of years.

If you are enthusiastic and want to further your career in construction management and one day see yourself running your own site, then please apply.

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