Site Manager

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 Southern Counties Division is looking to recruit a Site Manager to join the Division’s Construction team. The development we are recruiting for is located in Fallow Wood View, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8RA.

The Role

The role of Site Manager, reports to the Construction Manager and is responsible 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

Manage the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets

Manage and implement health and safety procedures, working closely with Bellway Health and Safety Managers and ensure that that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered too

Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times

Attend external Health and Safety inspections taking corrective action to ensure any items are effectively closed out in a timely manner

Co-ordinate labour and resources on site to deliver the build programme on larger developments, and to proactively schedule in trades to ensure optimum delivery.

Manage material levels on larger site to ensure the minimum amount of stock, but enough to ensure the site programme is met and all labour is efficiently employed

Liaising proactively with other internal departments, externals suppliers and partners to ensure the build programme is achieved

Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance

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)

Ensure that all plots are built to the highest standard of quality, complying with the NHBC Standards, Building Regulations, range specifications, and best practice

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

Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection

Ensure that the Bellway Fire policy is adhered to on site

Ensure that the Bellway Part L policy is adhered to on site

Initiating and attending plot inspections with the Local Building Inspector or NHBC, taking corrective action to ensure a minimum of RI’s/BRI’s

Monitor and control the cost of production, and approving payment to contractors and trades where appropriate.

Understand and work to site overhead model / site budgets

Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested

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

Working with sales through regular sales/build meetings to ensure a smooth and controlled delivery of homes for customers

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

Experience of working as an Assistant Site Manager or 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

Qualifications and Training

GCSE Maths and English – Grade 4/C 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

IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems within the technical environment.

Committed to diversity and inclusion

The Role and Working Conditions

Ability to travel to development sites and including divisional office

Willing to be flexible in respect of day-to-day duties and hours worked

Working outside in all weathers

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.