Assistant Site Manager - Exeter, EX20 2DA

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Highly Skilled Assistant Site Manager in the Construction Industry

Are you a highly skilled and versatile Assistant Site Manager with a strong background in a trade? We are offering the opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our Works Department in a site-based role local to Okehampton, EX20 2DA.

This initial twelve-month project offers an exciting experience in a dynamic construction environment. There is a potential for continued employment beyond this project depending on future contracts and performance.

If you're dedicated, skilled, a great communicator and passionate about completing outstanding quality construction projects, this opportunity is for you! Join our thriving team and help to shape our future with an exceptional career at Princebuild.

If you can provide great work, we can provide a great work package with many team perks!

What we offer

• Competitive salary, corporate clothing, generous long service award scheme, employee profit share scheme, 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, finish early on Fridays, departmental perks and bonus'
• Positive working environment, Princebuild Founders Trust, health and wellbeing support from our qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Excellent career progression, continuous training and development, investment in community projects through Princebuild Foundation
• Equal Opportunities, Positive about disabled people and Investors in People accredited company
• Fantastic variety of social events and charity work organised by the Company throughout the year

What we need

• A construction related qualification (i.e. HNC/HND) and/or has a relevant trade qualification
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS or SSSTS)
• GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above in English Language, Literacy and Numeracy
• Proven and recent experience as an Assistant Site Manager or Supervisor within a construction environment
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively coordinate a diverse range of job roles
• Good problem solving skills
• Competent in the use of a range of IT packages
• Accomplished in Health & Safety legislation and compliance
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part in the team
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
• Willingness to undertake training programmes as deemed necessary by the Company
• Keen to pursue personal development needs and maintain up to date knowledge
• Due to the nature of our works, the Company requires all employees to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This will include a check against the Children's and Adults' Barred List. Given that client vetting requirements vary and change, you may be required to undergo a variety of vetting checks for our clients during your employment and this may result in further checks at intervals determined by the Company and in accordance with applicable regulations.

We look forward to you working with us!

Job Description

Reporting to a Project Manager, the Assistant Site Manager will be supporting the overseeing of a live construction project with a diverse range of tasks and trade disciplines. Overseeing the direction of the entire project, this crucial role involves working closely with Project Managers to ensure communication, compliance and high standards are always a priority.

The Assistant Site Manager will ensure that the allocated projects run efficiently, profitably and ensuring full compliance to Health & Safety legislation and contract conditions. The critical conditions being that all work is completed in a safe working manner, within programme and to the total satisfaction of our client.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the site team in the day-to-day running of the project.
• Monitoring Health & Safety practices and CDM Regulations on site.
• Attendance of regular site meetings with client, Architect, Quantity Surveyor, Planning Supervisor etc.
• Agree pricing and instructions with your manager.
• Assist with the procurement, negotiation and monitoring the performance of sub-contractors and suppliers.
• To identify and implement improvements to any aspect of the service that we provide.
• Introduction of new suppliers/ sub-contractors.
• Ensure that exceptional levels of customer care are provided at all times.
• Contribute to and attend progress meetings with the client, engineers and subcontractors as required.
• Provide support to the site team in order to optimise the use of resources.
• Achieving deadlines in line with requirements.
• Provide cover for other associated staff during times of absence.
• Regular use of our bespoke computer system and other software packages such as Word, Excel and Project.
• Duties and responsibilities will vary in line with progress.
• Due to the nature of our works, the Company requires all employees to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This will include a check against the Children's and Adults' Barred List. Given that client vetting requirements vary and change, you may be required to undergo a variety of vetting checks for our clients during your employment and this may result in further checks at intervals determined by the Company and in accordance with applicable regulations.

Terms

The above information should only be used as a guide to the duties and responsibilities expected of the Assistant Site Manager. It should be noted that the duties and responsibilities might not include or be limited to the information given above as these may vary from time to time, depending on the contracts in hand and in accordance with the manager's discretion.

This is a full time position and contracted hours of work will be 39 hours per week. This will also involve daily travel and working away as deemed necessary for the needs of the business.

07:45hrs to 16:30hrs Monday to Thursday

07:45hrs to 15:30hrs Friday

Personal Competencies

• Able to adapt communication skills to maintain and manage a variety of situations.
• Present a professional image and promote the Princebuild brand.
• Plan and prioritise personal objectives along with the Company's priorities.
• Understand the needs of the Company, client and colleagues and responds appropriately to required needs.
• Make well informed, effective and timely decisions even when faced with unpleasant consequences and perceived impact these decisions has on others.
• Encourage others to develop themselves and act as a role model.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part in the team.
• Encourages and develops ideas and innovations for current or new situations.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the Construction process.
• Remains resilient when under pressure and encourages optimism.
• Aware of own impact on others and takes peoples' feelings and needs into consideration