How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK's largest house builders. Our Yorkshire division is looking to recruit an Assistant Site Manager to join the Division's Construction team.
The Role
The role of Assistant Site Manager, reports to the Site Manager and assists with the responsibility for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost effective works at all times, while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service are delivered within the given timescales.
Principal Accountabilities Of The Role Include
- Support the Site Manager with the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets
- Assist with management and implementation of health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers to ensure that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered too.
- Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance
- Ensure site presentation is maintained to the correct standard at all times
- Support the Site Manager to deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time
- Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers' requirements (NHBC, LABC Services)
- Assist the Site Manager with producing accurate production/progress returns and ensure that they are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested
- Assist the Site Manager in undertaking company directed quality control procedures and inspections at the correct timings, and rectifying any defects so as not to incur additional cost, time delays to the programme, or reduction in the final quality
- Assist the site manager in monitoring and controlling the cost of production, and approving payment to contractors and trades where appropriate
- Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records
- Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection
- Working with sales through regular sales/build meetings to ensure a smooth and controlled delivery of homes for customers
- Carry out New Home demonstration Tour and other customer tours in line with the company's customer first procedures to give a good demonstration of the home, answering any questions, and rectifying any issues before Legal Completion
- Be responsible for delivering excellent customer service to customers in line with company customer first guidelines
- Accept responsibility for such duties and responsibilities as the Site Manager may determine; in particular, as and when required, deputise for the Site Manager
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Experience
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
- Experience of working as an Assistant Site Manager with a high volume residential house builder
- Experience of effectively managing teams
- Up to date knowledge of health and safety, building legislation and current NHBC standards
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Qualifications And Training
- GCSE Maths and English - Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
- Valid CSCS card at Site Manager level (or equivalent)
- Valid SMSTS certificate
- Valid First Aid certificate
- Construction Management - HNC Level 4, HND Level 5 or NVQ Level 6 is desirable
- Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate is desirable
- Valid LOLER certificate is desirable
Skills And Aptitude
- Strong communication, listening and presentation skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
- Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to manage and motivate a team
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
- Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems
- Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions
- Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
- Working outside in all weathers.
- Ability to travel to development sites, including the divisional office.
In Return We Can Offer You
- Competitive salary
- Competitive car allowance
- Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
- Competitive annual bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Access to discounts and benefits portal
- ShareSave Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life assurance
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Earn and Learn Opportunities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location