Job Description

The Assistant Site Manger reports to the Site Manager and the main responsibilities are to assist the site team to manage the building project in accordance with agreed timescales, quality and cost

To ensure that plots are completed to a standard finish which will exceed our customers expectations

To understand, implement and adhere to HS&S policy and strategy and ensure that all staff reporting to them do the same and to ensure in the Site Managers absences all those duties are fulfilled

Key Accountabilities

Production

• Undertake the responsibilities/ duties of the Project Manager/ Senior Site Manger/Site Manager in his absence
• Participate in Pre-Site Start meetings following detailed preparation; studying drawings and specification, site inspection with Project
• Produce short term working programmes to manage production in line with Development Programme to the required standards
• Ensure consultant engineers provide all inspection and certification to comply with planning/building regulations requirements
• Manage and liaise with all specialized sub-contractors to ensure work are carried out on time and to required standards
• Ensure all completion dates are met resourcing adequate staffing requirements where applicable
• Supports the weekly production of a 2-week forecasted work in progress labor requirements for all trade

Quality

• Strive to achieve construction excellence and recognition within internal key performance indicators (customer excellence) and external awards (N.H.B.C, “Pride in the job” and LABC)
• Carry out routine inspections (minimum twice per day per plot) to ensure that instructions are carried out, the specification and site presentation requirements are complied with, and the required quality standards are met, updating the Plot Quality Control Checklists)
• Liaise with NHBC and Local Authority Inspectors for Key Stage Inspections; escort inspectors on site and act upon their findings in the Project Manager/Senior Site Manager/Site Managers absence
• Progressively and formally inspect all stages under construction (including Stage 4, Pre-Plaster, Pre-Paint and Pre-CML and fire cavity barrier checklist; to indemnify/rectify any defects and educate operatives/sub-contractors to eradicate recurrent problems
• Liaise with Project Manager/Senior Site Manager/Site Manager to complete any items raised on 21-day visits by Home Sales Executives
• Feedback design improvement and innovations through the Project Manager/Senior Site Manager/Site Manager
• Ensure adherence to the Customer Hallmark Journey

Cost Control

• Ensure materials are stored securely and in accordance with manufactures recommendations to minimize loss and wastage
• Advise the Project Manager/Senior Site Manager/ Site Manager of material shortages and excesses in order to adjust schedules
• Ensure waste materials/packaging are recycled wherever possible and where not disposed of in accordance with the waste management policy
• Monitor the performance of Suppliers and Sub contractors in line with the cost reports from Commercial Director
• Complete the daily Diary and also the following weekly reports in Site Managers absence:

• Plant Return Sheet
• Material Received Sheet
• Hourly Paid Time Sheet
• Report Sheet
• Production Report

• Ensure that materials are called off for a just in time delivery to reduce the risk of fire, theft and damage
• Ensure that the companies Variation Process is followed, and that Contra charging is applied where applicable

Customer Care

• Ensure the customer journey is followed to promote customer excellence
• Respond and complete open COINS issues in a timely manner
• Ensure the Customer Hallmark is followed to ensure customer excellence is provided
• Ensure that all contractors comply with the Defects Resolution Process within their Trade Specification ensuring that the timescales to complete defects are achieved within that timescales

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Up to date relevant knowledge of building legislation. Up to date relevant knowledge of Health and Safety legislation. Previous experience gained through working in Site Management; Clerk of Works; Buildings or NHBC Inspection role is an essential requirement. A 1st class understanding of the expected fit and finish of a new home. The ability to deal with difficult situations and communicate in a clear and confident manner. Strong customer facing experience coupled with a delivery focus. Team Commitment. Demonstrates eye for detail and commitment to delivery excellent standards. Excellent organizational skills. Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines. Professional attitude and approach to work. Ability to competently operate MS office (Word & Excel). Current and valid UK driving license. 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above along with industry requirements. Level 4 in Construction Management.