Assistant Site Manager

 

Main characteristics

Location

Old Coulsdon, London

Company

Vistry Group

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Management

Job summary

We have a new opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team within Vistry South East at our site in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. As our Assistant Site Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Project Manager and Site Manager in the day-to-day control of the site, management and delivery of project works and in the day to day management and delivery of a larger scale housing project.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you...
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car or car allowance
Agile working possible (dependent on role)
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
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
Someone who is self-sufficient, works independently and can deliver projects with some support from visiting Contracts Manager.
A solid `builder` that can identify problems, communicate solutions, and ultimately drive the project to completion to an agreed programme
Be hands on, boots on site and interacting with the trades and their supervision
Able to work on any project secured by the business within a reasonable locality. Job is site based and Reporting to Contracts Manager
SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid, Scaffold inspection qualification
More about the Assistant Site Manager role...
Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, staff and supply chain within their control under the strict observance of the safety policy
Working safely, stopping work if unsafe and speaking up to address any safety concerns
Participate in safety initiatives
Maintain site cleanliness and presentation on site at all times
Responsibility for the successful completion of the overall project and to lead by example in all that they do, managing the day to day delivery of construction project, quality, time, procurement, contractors
Manage sub-contractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress; provide direct instruction and support as necessary such that contractual arrangements are achieved.
Follow Vistry site procedures and maintain all daily, weekly, and monthly site paperwork as is required to be audit compliant
Involved with the management of internal/external design team/consultants to meet project deadlines under supervision from a Contract Manager
Produces and regularly reviews short term programmes in line with the overall project programme (including procurement & Design & Build) to ensure completion on time under the supervision of Contract Manager
Ensure that detailed plans are available commensurate with the overall project plan such that material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines
Appreciate the commercial implications and drivers within the construction process and incorporate these into decision making working closely with the project Surveyor
Liaise with Contract Manager to ensure that they are fully aware of project progress and is notified of all financial, specification and time risks ensuring that all additional work is identified
Embrace learning and development opportunities that are available within a progressive company
Understand and carry out the role specific requirements of procedures and help to identify opportunities for improvement
Understand those sustainable practices relevant to your role, helping to identify opportunities for improvement 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.

Benefits

Agile Working
Offers a flexible way of working.

Annual Leave
Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.

Pension with Legal & General
Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.

Volunteer Days
With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities