We have an opportunity for a Site Manager to join our team and based at our site at Stowmarket on a permanent contract. Aim of the role Responsible for managing the construction of a residential development including all associated pre and post housebuilding works. Ensuring that targets are met regarding Health and Safety, delivery against the build programme, quality, customer service and cost. Duties will include:
Ensuring compliance on site at all times to the company Health and Safety standards and processes, NHBC standards, building regulations, and overall quality standards
Co-ordinating labour and resources on site to deliver the build programme on larger developments, and to proactively schedule in trades to ensure optimum delivery
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, or reduction in the final quality
Monitoring and controlling the cost of production, and approving payment to contractors and trades where appropriate
Initiating and attending plot inspections with the Local Building Inspector or NHBC, taking corrective action to ensure a minimum of RI's/BRI's
Carrying out toolbox talks or similar on-site briefings to influence, gain commitment, and to drive best practice;
To display a proactive approach to mitigating risk, build sequencing, and overall quality on site
Liaising proactively with other internal departments, externals suppliers and partners to ensure the build programme is achieved
Working with Sales through regular build/ sales meetings to ensure smooth and controlled delivery of homes for customers
To deliver a high standard of site presentation at all times
Carrying out New Home Demos with the Sales Advisor and customer(s) to give a good demonstration of the home, answering any questions, and rectifying any issues before Legal Completion
With the support of the Contracts Manager, ensure the on-site construction team is fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the site's workload and resources
Showing a good behavioural example in all aspects of health and safety, organisation, conduct, quality of work, and professionalism
NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management or equivalent
CSCS - Black Management/White Academic
SMSTS
First Aid at Work
BREGS or willingness to achieve in probation period
Fire Safety for low-rise flats and housing or willingness to achieve during probationary period
Environment Supervision in Construction Training - SSP (SEATS)
Understanding of the NHBC or /LABC/Premier standards
Experience of working to an established build programme
Proven ability to consistently deliver weekly targets through proactive organisation of the labour force, and promoting a team working ethic
Managing Contractor agreements and liaising with Contractor Supervisors
In depth knowledge of all aspects of construction and housebuilding, and the relevant legislative requirements e.g. Health and Safety, NHBC requirements and Building Regulations
Excellent communicator and influencer of people to gain commitment and compliance, and to drive delivery
Leadership skills to ensure optimum delivery to the highest quality standards on site
Proven history and well-rounded experience of dealing with customers and potential customers, giving information and advice or resolving any customer issues and confirming company procedures within residential housebuilding
Proficient IT skills - Office, Word, Excel
Hold a Full UK Drivers Licence
untypical are an ambitious housebuilder that put people and the planet at the heart of everything we do. We're dedicated to delivering the best possible standards in design, build quality, and service for our customers.
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