Our client is a leading, well-respected housebuilder operating throughout the UK.

They have ambitious growth plans and are looking for passionate individuals to help them achieve them. Their mission is to provide affordable homes to communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a product suitable for everyone.

Due to continued success and future business growth, they are currently recruiting for an Assistant Site Manager to be based at their developments in the East of Scotland.

This role will involve working within a positive and encouraging environment where you will developed and coached by a leading professional who enjoys seeing their people advance and prosper.

The Role

Are you a residential Assistant Site Manager who’s organised, analytical and has a good attention to detail? Do you work as an Assistant Site Manager for a developer or social housing contractor currently? Do you want to be a part of a friendly, driven team?

If the answer is yes, then look no further….

Key duties and requirements

The Assistant Site Manager is key to each and every development as they manage the planning and implementation of the site build programme within their onsite construction functions.

Duties will also include but not be limited to;

• Assisting in the management of the construction function for the development ensuing the effective compliance, control and deployment of the site whilst delivering the product on time, within budget and to a high standard.
• Management of build activities ensuring the development is technically safe and meets construction and customer service quality standards.
• Assisting the Site Manager in overseeing the development in order to maintain and deliver its build programme.
• Supporting in the management of all onsite labour and sub-contractor activities whilst ensuring the site complies with current health and safety standards.
• Actively managing communications with customers and both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assisting in the management of the development by promoting a customer focused culture and a ‘right first time’ approach to all activities.
• Attending site Sales and Build meetings in relation to individual plots and completions.
• Assisting in the production of key status reports and updates on all KPIs relating to the construction and customer service functions.

The Person

As well as being able to demonstrate your experience as an Assistant Site Manager for a new homes developer, or social housing contractor you must also possess an aptitude to combine strong organisation and communication skills along with the ability to relate to all levels of staff and stakeholders, whilst also maintaining a keen desire to work in a quality driven business.

The ideal candidate will also convey a flexible attitude in relation to business needs.

To be considered for this role you must also possess;

• A full UK driving licence
• A relevant qualification or proven experience within Construction Management – SMSTS is essential along with a detailed knowledge of Construction processes.
• Excellent knowledge of construction build programmes and the financial implications of the methods and sequences of build.
• Commercial awareness.
• Proven awareness of codes of practice that impact on Construction matters e.g. NHBC, Building Regs etc.
• Good Technical knowledge relating to construction activities and design management regulations

What will you get in return?

• Discretionary bonus
• Company car plan/cash allowance
• Buy, sell and accrual holiday scheme
• Private Health care
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance

Our client believes in recruiting the very best people, developing their talents and rewarding them well.

Please send your current cv to gregg@jamesgrayrecruitment.com

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.