Assistant Site Manager

Assistant Site Manager – Persimmon Homes

Bo'ness, EH51 (Initial Assignment)

• Competitive salary
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 5‑star house builder reputation – consistently delivering quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Employee Benefits Platform – high‑street discounts, wellbeing support and more
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development

The purpose of the role is to assist the Site Manager with the management of the construction site according to company guidelines and goals, ensuring all aspects of the project are in conformity with proposed budgets, timelines and construction and quality standards. At Persimmon, We Don't Just Build Homes — We Build Careers.

• Assist with the management of a construction site to ensure development is completed on time, to specification and safety regulations, while complying with company and construction standards.
• Ensure all quality and safety inspections are within quality control standards and carried out in accordance with Group guidelines.
• Facilitate communication and coordinate activities with external third‑parties such as warranty providers, local authorities and utility companies to ensure achievement of the build programme.
• Maintain accurate records for the development including staff inductions, Health, Safety and Environment timesheets, incident reports and quality control checklists.
• Ensure materials are called off in a timely manner and checked and stored in accordance with Group guidelines.
• Supervise the activity of the workforce, including all subcontractors, to ensure works are completed on time, to the desired quality standards and within budget.
• Work cohesively with other departments across the Operating Company such as Sales and Customer Care to ensure achievement of targets, for example prompt resolution of customer care issues and timely updates relating to plot progress.
• Ensure compliance of the site workforce and all visitors with the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy to minimise incidents and accidents.

• Experience with in the house building industry is essential.
• Understanding of NHBC or LABC/Premier standards.
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Current CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) is preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision is desirable, however training will be provided.