Assistant Site Manager

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 South West division is looking to recruit an Assistant Site Manager to join the Division’s Construction team.

The Role The role of Assistant Site Manager, reports to the Site Manager and Construction Manager and assists with the responsibility 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:

Support the Site Manager with the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets

Assist with management and implementation of health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers to ensure that that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered too.

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 to the correct standard at all times

Support the Site Manager to 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)
Assist the Site Manager with producing accurate production/progress returns and ensure that they are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested

Assist the Site Manager in undertaking company directed quality control procedures and inspections at the correct timings, and rectifying any defects so as not to incur additional cost, time delays to the programme, or reduction in the final quality

Assist the site manager in monitoring and controlling the cost of production, and approving payment to contractors and trades where appropriate

Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Managers 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

Working with sales through regular sales/build meetings to ensure a smooth and controlled delivery of homes for customers

Carry out New Home demonstration Tour and other customer tours in line with the company’s customer first procedures to give a good demonstration of the home, answering any questions, and rectifying any issues before Legal Completion Be responsible for delivering excellent customer service to customers in line with company customer first guidelines

Accept responsibility for such duties and responsibilities as the Site Manager may determine; in particular, as and when required, deputise for the Site Manager Experience, Qualifications and Skills Experience Experience  of working as an Assistant Site Manager with a high volume residential house builder

Experience of effectively managing teams

Up to date knowledge of health and safety, building legislation and current NHBC…