Assistant Site Manager - Volume housebuilding

Hopkins Homes Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Pension Scheme

26 days holiday with additional bank holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading housebuilder is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join their team in Chelmsford on a permanent contract. The role involves supporting the Site Manager in coordinating trades and supervising site labour to ensure adherence to production schedules. Applicants should have relevant qualifications including NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Management, a CSCS Gold supervisor card, and extensive knowledge of construction regulations. Competitive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Management or equivalent is required.
• CSCS – Gold supervisor certification is necessary.
• Must have SMSTS certification.
• First Aid at Work certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in coordinating trades and directing labour.
• Attend Build/Sales meetings with the Sales Team.
• Ensure construction team is well-resourced and directed.
• Provide support to site workers for job responsibilities.

Skills

Construction Site Management

Coordination and supervision of site labour

Customer Service

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Management or equivalent

CSCS – Gold supervisor

First Aid at Work

SMSTS

Tools

Scaffold Inspection Basic - CISRS

Fire Safety for low-rise flats

Job description

Bringing together two trusted housebuilding brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers.

We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who will share this passion, to join our team.

Our benefits package includes:

• Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join a friendly team working from our Anglia region and based at our site in Chelmsford, (CM1) on a permanent contract.

Duties include:

• Support the Site Manager in coordinating trades, and directing labour and materials to meet the production programme
• Work in conjunction with the Sales Team to ensure that regular Build/Sales meetings are attended, all Build/Sales procedures are adhered to, and inspections of all show homes are carried out
• Accept responsibility for such duties and responsibilities as the Site Manager may determine; and as and when required, deputise for the Site Manager
• Support the Site Manager in ensuring that the on-site Construction team is fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities
• Provide full support to site workers in achieving their job responsibilities through communication, training and development, and the organisation of the site’s workload and resources
• Be responsible or delivering excellent customer service in line with company guidelines
• Implement and comply with Safety, Health, and Environment policy and procedures, all legal requirements, and established best practic
• Develop an organisational culture within projects that embodies the company values
• Establish and maintain the best relationship with the client, through and beyond construction to satisfactory completion, and deliver improved value to the client and company

We\'re looking for the following skills and experience:

• NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Management or equivalent
• CSCS – Gold supervisor
• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work
• Scaffold Inspection Basic - CISRS
• BREGS or willingness to achieve in probation period
• Fire Safety for low-rise flats and housing or willingness to achieve during probationary period
• Environment Supervision in Construction Training – SSP (SEATS)
• Experience of working to an established build programme
• Coordination and supervision of a site based labour force
• Successfully working to delivery targets within residential development
• Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs
• In depth knowledge of all aspects of the construction trade and the relevant legislative requirements e.g. Health and Safety, NHBC requirements and Building Regulations
• Good knowledge, understanding and experience of dealing with issues relating to Customer Service
• Full UK Driving Licence

untypical are an ambitious, 5 star housebuilder that put people and the planet at the heart of everything we do. We\'re dedicated to delivering the best possible standards in design, build quality, and service for our customers.