Assistant Site Manager -Volume Housebuilding, Cottenham, CB24 8BJ

untypical; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Car allowance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

26 days holiday with additional bank H

Holiday Buy Scheme

Life Assurance

Retail discount portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

unttypical is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join our team at the Cottenham site (CB24 8BJ) on a permanent basis. You will support the Site Manager in coordinating trades, directing labour and materials to meet the production programme, and ensure show homes inspections are conducted in line with procedures.

The role requires NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Management or equivalent, CSCS Gold supervisor, SMSTS, First Aid at Work, and strong organisational and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• 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
• Delivery targets within residential development
• Prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, NHBC requirements and Building Regulations
• Customer service experience
• Proficient IT skills – Office, Word, Excel
• Full UK Driving License

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in coordinating trades and directing labour and materials.
• Attend Build/Sales meetings with the Sales Team and oversee show homes inspections.
• deputise for the Site Manager when required.
• Ensure on-site team is resourced with clear responsibilities.
• Provide on-site support to workers through training and workload planning.
• Deliver excellent customer service in line with company guidelines.
• Follow Safety, Health and Environment policy and legal requirements.
• Develop an project culture aligned with company values.
• Maintain strong client relationships for successful project completion.

Skills

Team supervision

Customer service

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Management or equivalent

Job description

About Us

untypical are an ambitious 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.

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.

Our Benefits Package Includes

• Bonus Scheme
• Car allowance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Retail discount portal
• Employee Assistance Programme

About The Role

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team and based at our site at Cottenham, CB24 8BJ on a permanent contract.

We're looking for someone with experience of residential traditional build on plots of 100 units or more.

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 practice
• 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

About You

• 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
• Proficient IT skills – Office, Word, Excel
• Full UK Driving License

We’re committed to making a positive difference in the local areas we build new homes. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and diverse employer of choice and build careers, not just communities. We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who will share this passion, to join our team.