Assistant Site Manager

Cala Group Limited; Dorking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join their team in Dorking. The role involves supporting the Site Manager in overseeing site operations, ensuring health and safety compliance, and managing subcontractors. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and hold relevant certifications. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience working to NHBC standards required.
• Previous experience in a similar role with a housebuilder needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Manager in managing site resources and safety.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained.
• Lead trade site and project team meetings.

Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication

Education

CITB – SMSTS

First Aid at Work

CSCS Card

Tools

Scaffold Awareness

Traffic Management

Lifting Ops

Job description

About The Role

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Site Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the Development Site Manager you will work alongside the development team to ensure the site Programme is planned and effectively monitored on a daily basis. You will be supporting the Site Manager in managing all site resources including labour, plant and materials as well as on-site health and safety and client customer service. Under the guidance of the Site Manager, you will also be responsible for managing sub-contractors by giving them clear direction and clarifying expectations in all aspects of site delivery. You will participate in and create a culture where operatives recognise risks to prevent issues arising, ultimately working towards a proactive response rather than a reactive system. You will ensure that Health and Safety standards are maintained through a constant checking process and you will be confident in taking immediate corrective action if you witness a breach of the Cala guidelines. As an Assistant Site Manager you will also be expected to take ownership of site issues and ensure they are dealt with promptly. You must appreciate the importance of excellent customer satisfaction and resolving customer service issues.

About You

The ideal candidate will be computer literate and have experience working to NHBC standards. It is important to have an understanding of the construction process with the ability to work at heights, and hold valid SMST, CSCS and First Aid certificates. Competency in Scaffold Awareness, Traffic Management and Lifting Ops is desirable, although training can be provided. Volume experience building to a 5 star quality is essential, and candidates must have previous experience in a similar role with a housebuilder. You will be confident in explaining technical information, an excellent problem solver and have strong time management skills. Demonstrable motivational and people management techniques are required to encourage the team to meet targets and deadlines. Communication skills are paramount to ensure that the necessary teams are kept up to date with any changes on the site. You will be required to lead trade site, project team and site sales meetings. Additionally, you will work alongside the Site Manager to ensure costs are controlled and identify potential savings.

Must have a valid:

- CITB – SMSTS (not an internal version, has to be CITB)

- First Aid at Work (FAW)

- Appropriate CSCS Card

Ideally have a valid:

- Basic Scaffold Theory and Inspection (or CISRS Inspector)

- Site Environmental Management (CITB SEATS or IEMA)

- CITB - Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC)

- Have experience working to NHBC standards

- Held previous position conducting this role.

Please be aware that if you are invited to interview for this role, you will be required to show proof of your right to work in the UK.

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About Us

The Cala Group is a major UK housebuilder and leading provider of desirable new homes across Scotland, the South of England & Midlands. Driven by a mission to create vibrant and sustainable new communities, our homes are characterised by exceptional design and sector-leading build quality, and we have a passion for providing our customers with a great home buying experience. This is an exciting time to be at Cala. Our approach to sustainability and technology is undergoing a dramatic transformation, and we’re aiming to create an industry-leading experience for both our staff and customers. At Cala, you can expect to be part of an environment which allows you to do meaningful work, while offering opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to be the favoured employer in our industry and beyond. We encourage applications from those who want to be part of a culture where they can thrive, feel a sense of belonging and be comfortable being themselves at work.