Job Description

We have a new opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team within Vistry Housebuilding South East, at our site in Polegate, East Sussex(BN27 2RA).

As our Assistant Site Manager, you will be responsible for helping with the day-to-day delivery of site-based project or remedial work. You will assist in the control and delivery of construction projects to meet customer specifications (safety, quality, time, etc.) such that all risk, specification, and project objectives are met in full. Complete all relevant paperwork as required.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Agile working possible (dependent on role)
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare and Dental Insurance
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
• Share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• CSCS Card
• Valid SMSTS Certificate
• Experience working on new build projects
• Experience in the management of Health and Safety

Desirable -

• NVQ Level 3-4 BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar
• Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate
• Valid LOLER certificate
• Qualified to the required CIOB Grade applicable at the time in accordance with group policy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Project and Asta Team plan
• Valid First Aid at Work Certificate
• Managing all aspects of the build process
• Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety obligations and building legislation

More about the Assistant Site Manager role…

• In conjunction with the Area Build Director and Site Manager, assist with the preparation of the master build programme and review and revise in line with budget requirements.
• Conduct regular checks to ensure construction methods and timescales are correct and take corrective action if the site is not compliant.
• Liaise with the utility companies to ensure the build programme requirements are met.
• Ensure just in time material flow to trades.
• Manage all staff on site to ensure adherence to the waste policy.
• Arrange/attend meetings on site with the sub-contractors on a weekly basis.
• Agree and manage the equipment, plant, staffing and sub-contract requirements for the site.
• Conduct/attend fortnightly meetings with trades on site to promote communication, standards and objectives.
• Respond to all queries from trades and action accordingly.
• Discuss site presentation at sub-contractor adjudication and site meetings.
• Maintain the highest standard of site presentation at all times.
• Meet with the Sales Team Leader weekly to discuss site presentation and progress and ensure that all actions are completed within agreed timescales.
• Ensure compliance with the Company's health and safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain all statutory records on a daily/weekly basis as required.
• Ensure that all staff, sub-contractors and visitors to the site are appropriately inducted.
• Assist the Site Manager in ensuring traffic management and site strategy plans are in place and reviewed
• as required.
• Follow Company guidelines in relation to accident and incident reporting procedures.
• In the absence of the Site Manager assess the site prior to the start of the working day responding to any emergencies and addressing any areas of risk.
• Regularly walk all areas of the site to observe general standards of health and safety and take remedial action
• as appropriate.
• Ensure all trades are using the appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Attend health and safety and other training courses are required by the Company.
• In the absence of the Site Manager, ensure the site is secure at the end of each day.
• Ensure the forklift checklist is completed on a weekly basis and that all sub-contractor plant is roadworthy.
• Include health and safety and environment on the agenda for all site team meetings.
• Keep the health and safety compendium up to date at all times.
• In the absence of the Site Manager accompany health and safety advisors during site visits and undertake remedial action as appropriate.

Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us…

At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do.

We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry.

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