Site Manager - Saffron Walden

Churchill Retirement Living; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or cash allowance

Annual leave 24 days + Bank Holidays

Group personal pension

Job summary

Churchill Retirement Living is recruiting an experienced Site Manager for the Banbury development. You will lead the construction cycle, ensure NHBC standards are met, and report to the Contracts Manager. The role requires on-site leadership, health & safety oversight, and coordination of trades to hit deadlines.

You will be based on site in Banbury, working 7.30am–5.00pm with occasional unpaid overtime. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are on offer through Churchill

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3/4 in Site Management or equivalent.
• NHBC Site Manager Accreditation programme as preferred.
• CSCS card held (black or white).
• First Aider at Work qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction cycle on site and ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage health and safety, co-ordinate trades and materials.
• Control costs and ensure NHBC standards are met.
• Liaise with external suppliers and in-house teams to achieve objectives.

Skills

Site management

Health & Safety

Leadership

Onsite supervision

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 in Site Management

NHBC Site Manager Accreditation

Job description

Location

Banbury, Oxfordshire

Reward & Benefits

Competitive Salary, Site Bonus Scheme, Company Car or Car Allowance and excellent Colleague Benefits

About us

We are Churchill Retirement Living, the fastest growing company in the UK retirement house building sector, and we have exciting opportunities available to join our expanding Construction team. We're a family-owned business and 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 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; including being recognised by The Sunday Times as the 03rd Best Company to, time and occasional weekend working. The Site Manager is subject to call-out but this is infrequent.

About you

Successful applicants will hold a black or white CSCS card. You may have progressed from a trade background but ideally you will be qualified to NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Site Management, preferably on the NHBC Site Manager Accreditation programme. You will have previous Site Management experience gained building Residential Apartments, Retirement Living, Extra-Care Homes or student accommodation. Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation is a must and you must also be a qualified First Aider at Work. 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'll be comfortable supervising all onsite staff and will display discretion and confidentiality at all times.

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
• Excellent Colleague benefits including:
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 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

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About the role

We're looking for an experienced Site Manager to join our rapidly expanding Midlands region to lead the new development in Banbury. Using specified drawings and instructions, you'll manage 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 Contracts Manager, you'll successfully manage all aspects of the building site, with responsibility for 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.

The Site Manager is subject to call-out but this is infrequent. Hours of work are between 7.30am to 5.00pm. It may be necessary to work additional unpaid hours from time to