Assistant Site Manager, Caterham

In a Nutshell…

We have a new opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team within Vistry South East, at our site in Polegate, East Sussex. 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
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 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.
• Assist the Site Manager in reviewing and actioning risk assessments and method statements for all operations.
• Deliver quality inductions to all sub-contractors on site to ensure the required quality standards are me
• Action items raised by the Area Build Director, Site Manager, Sales or Customer Care.
• Participate in daily talks with the team to prioritise workloads.
• Ensure that all materials are checked for damage and that they meet the required quality standards.
• Ensure sub-contractors adhere to the protection guidelines as stated in the trade specification.
• In conjunction with the Site Manager, complete PPQA checklists accurately and return to the regional office on a weekly basis.
• Thoroughly inspect and snag each plot prior to each key stage inspection carried out by the NHBC.
• Ensure all site staff are trained in and comply with the Customer Journey and the Company’s customer service commitments.
• Ensure all plots have a customer care pass before obtaining CML prior to legal completion.
• Carry out service visits in accordance with the Customer Journey.
• Carry out pre-occupation checks on all properties prior to handover.
• Deliver home demonstrations to customers in their own home, ensuring that all instructions and warranties in relation to appliances and heating systems are available.
• Communicate customer satisfaction surveys to all site based staff and ensure points raised are acted on.
• Arrange and attend effective site based meetings with the Sales Team Leader and that the required information is available to enable the Sales Team Leader to update the customers.
• Action remedial items raised at home demonstrations.
• Ensure that all plots to be handed over have adequate and appropriate access, parking, street lighting and signage.
• Manage the recruitment and induction of new employees in line with Company best practice guide.
• Conduct half yearly and annual appraisals with staff and liaise with Group HR to address development needs.
• Meet with your team members to discuss their progress on a regular, but not less that quarterly basis.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance situations in line with Company policy with assistance from Group HR.
• Manage and report all absences in accordance with Company policy.
• Monitor the performance and effectiveness of direct reports.
• Train, develop and coach direct reports.
• Ensure that employees are not discriminated against or harassed or bullied at any time.

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

We’re Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they’re needed most.

You’re probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there’s nowhere better to build your career. We’re 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. Join us in making Vistry.

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