Assistant Site Manager

Dandara Living is recruiting an Assistant Site Manager to support the site team at our prestigious Unity & Armouries site which will be followed up by our Warners Field development in Digbeth guaranteeing a continiuity of work.

About the role

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Assistant Site Manager has the responsibility for assisting the management of 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.

What you will do:

• Co-design and co-ordinate the temporary site accommodation/ welfare facilities set-up.
• Liaise with Building/Environmental Control, Health & Safety Inspectors, Statutory and Local Authorities, Consultants, and Contracts managers/surveyors during any work changes and/or progress.
• Liaise and report to the Project Manager on overall project management issues, including programme, resourcing, health & safety, quality and cost issues etc in line with company procedures.
• Arrange, attend and chair regular progress review meetings with subcontractors, suppliers and internal departments.
• Control site activities, organise differing trades, and instruct the workforce.
• Manage delivery checks, and ensure correct storage, distribution and waste minimisation.
• Attend and contribute to subcontract post-tender and pre-order meetings.

What you will have:

Essential

• Residential experience with ideally high rise city centre projects.
• Ability to plan, communicate at all levels, people manage/motivate and meet deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of construction buildability solutions.
• Passion for producing a high-quality product.
• Experience in budget planning, chairing meetings
• Ability to control and drive site operations throughout the construction process.

What we will offer you:

Dandara was established in 1988 from the desire to provide innovative homes and commercial properties which would offer real value for money without compromising on design, durability or quality. Today Dandara is one of the UK’s largest Dandara is a market-leading developer in the living sector, delivering Build-to-Rent, Single Family Housing, and Purpose-Built Student Accommodation. Dandara Living one of the UK’s leading designers, developers, and operators of large-scale Build-to-Rent properties, with a proven record of accomplishment in creating and delivering award-winning, landmark residential developments. With unparalleled market knowledge and technical expertise, our extensive in-house experience encompasses land acquisition, design, development, procurement, site delivery, and property and asset management. Our benefits include:

• £40 - 50,000 subject to experience
• Car Allowance
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• £competitive annual bonus (discretionary)
• Up to 5% pension scheme (salary sacrifice scheme)
• 2x salary life assurance (paid option to increase to x4)

If you are an experienced, driven, and ambitious Assistant Site Manager that would like to join one of the UK's most well-respected developers - this may be the role for you!

Note to Recruitment Agencies:
No agency applications will be considered for this role. Any CV’s received from recruitment agencies will be considered a free gift.