Site Manager in Burgess Hill

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered to.
• 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.
• Coordinate labour and resources on site to deliver the build programme on larger developments, and 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.
• Liaise 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 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 to avoid cost or delays.
• Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of NHBC key stage inspections.
• Ensure that the Bellway Fire policy and Bellway Part L policy are 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 approve payments 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.
• Maintain site records including Site Managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records.
• Work with sales through regular sales/build meetings to ensure a smooth and controlled delivery of homes for customers.
• Carry out New Home demonstration tours in line with the company’s customer-first procedures, answering questions and rectifying issues before Legal Completion.
• Ensure the site is compliant with Bellway customer care procedures.
• Support and mentor Site Managers and Assistant Site Managers to encourage career development and progression where applicable.
• Display positive behaviour in health and safety, organisation, conduct, quality of work, and professionalism.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• 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 quickly and effectively.
• 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.

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.

Note: This description reflects the role currently being offered and may be subject to change. This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.