Assistant Site Manager
A busy housing contractor seeks to appoint an experienced Assistant Site Manager for a new development based in Stoke with 40 new build traditional homes for a housing association.
About the role - Assistant Site Manager
Reporting to the Site Manger the successful candidate will assist them and the rest of the site team to manage the building project in accordance with agreed timescales, quality and cost. They will ensure that plots are completed to a standard finish which will exceed expectations. Duties and responsibilities include:
*Responsible for ensuring that all site personnel (including subcontractors) comply with Health & Safety site rules
*In Site Manager’s absence - induct new starters
*Ensure that the site is adequately secured at all times, that safe and acceptable working conditions are maintained on site and safety and welfare facilities are maintained to a good standard
*Participate in Pre-Site Start meetings following detailed preparation; studying drawings and specification, site inspection with Site Manager ensuring site is set up in both a timely and effective manner
*Produce short term working programmes to manage production in line with Development Programme
*Ensure consultant engineers provide all inspection and certification to comply with planning/building regulations requirements
*Manage and liaise with all specialised sub contractors to ensure works are carried out on time and to required standards
*Ensure all completion dates are met resourcing adequate staffing requirements where applicable
*Carry out routine inspections (minimum twice per day per plot) to ensure that instructions are carried out
*Liaise with Local Authority Inspectors for Key Stage Inspections
*Progressively and formally inspect all stages under construction (including Stage 4, Pre-Plaster, Pre-Paint; to identify/rectify any defects eradicate recurrent problems.
*Ensure materials are stored securely and in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations to minimise loss and wastage
*Advise the Site Manager of material shortages and excesses in order to adjust schedules
*Ensure waste materials/packaging are recycled where possible in accordance with the waste management policy
*Complete the daily Diary and also the following weekly reports in Site Managers absence:
Assistant Site Manager experience required:
*Previous experience in a similar role working on housing developments
*Up to date relevant knowledge of building and Health and Safety legislation
*SSSTS or SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS card, NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Construction
*Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines
*IT Literate
What’s on offer?
The company are offering a competitive alary and package including a company car, pension, healthcare, bonus scheme and additional employee benefits.
How to apply
If you are interested in the Assistant Site Manager role and would like to apply, please contact Deena at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential chat, or apply via the link provided.