Site Manager

Bellway Homes; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK house builder is seeking a Site Manager for their Southern Counties Division. In this role, you will manage all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring high-quality work and customer service within deadlines. Key responsibilities include overseeing site operations, implementing health and safety procedures, and managing site staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in high volume residential construction and possess relevant certifications. A competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive car allowance

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Access to discounts and benefits portal

Qualifications

• Experience of working as an Assistant Site Manager or Site Manager with a high volume residential house builder.
• Experience of effectively managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day running of the development.
• Implement health and safety procedures.
• Motivate and manage site staff.
• Ensure adequate site records are maintained.

Skills

Effective communication and listening skills

Good administration skills

Ability to work on own as well as part of a team

Proficient IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Works effectively to deadlines

Education

GCSE Maths and English - Grade C or above

Valid CSCS card at Site Manager level

Valid SMSTS certificate

Valid First Aid certificate

Construction Management - HNC Level 4, HND Level 5 or NVQ Level 6

Job description

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK's largest house builders. Our Southern Counties Division is looking to recruit a Site Manager to join the Division's Construction team. The development we are recruiting for is located in Fallow Wood View, Isaacs Lane, Burgess Hill, RH14 9DZ. The role of Site Manager reports to the Construction Manager and is responsible for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost effective works at all times, while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service are delivered within the given timescales.

Principal Accountabilities Of The Role Include

• Manage the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets.
• Manage and implement health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered to.
• Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance.
• Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times.
• Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time.
• Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers' requirements (NHBC, LABC Services).
• Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested.
• Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Manager's reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records.
• Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection.

Experience

• Experience of working as an Assistant Site Manager or Site Manager with a high volume residential house builder.
• Experience of effectively managing teams.

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE Maths and English - Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Valid CSCS card at Site Manager level (or equivalent).
• Valid SMSTS certificate
• Valid First Aid certificate
• Construction Management - HNC Level 4, HND Level 5 or NVQ Level 6 is desirable
• Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate is desirable
• Valid LOLER certificate is desirable

Skills and Aptitude

• Effective communication and listening skills
• Good administration skills
• Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

The Role and Working Conditions

• Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
• Working outside in all weathers.
• Ability to travel to development sites, including the divisional office.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive car allowance
• Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Earn and Learn Opportunities