Assistant Build Manager in Manchester

Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Assistant Build Manager to join our North West team. This is a hands-on Assistant role supporting the Site / Senior Build Managers to manage the day-to-day site operations. We’re recruiting due to a strong pipeline of work in the North West region having recently secured some high value & exciting projects.

As an Assistant Build Manager at Willmott Dixon, your key responsibilities will include:

• Establishing standards of quality on site and ensuring delivery of a quality build in accordance with the project specifications and project requirements.
• Adopting the principles of the Considerate Constructor’s Scheme and managing community relationships.
• Ensuring appropriate site image is maintained to encourage repeat business.
• Undertaking the works in the most economic manner to eliminate waste and avoid non-recoverable costs and preliminaries losses.
• Monitoring and working to agreed preliminaries budget.
• Producing and developing project programmes and controlling operations to achieve delivery of the project on time.
• Organising the works and supply chain to provide the right working environment to avoid disruption between trades.
• Understanding the client priorities and adopting a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations.
• Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management.
• Managing project handover and ensuring defect/snags free completion.

Experience in site management and proven experience in managing supply chain relationships is required. A current CSCS card and SMSTS certificate, valid driving licence, and first aid at work certificate are necessary. The ability to accurately interpret programmes, drawings and technical specifications is essential. Experience in the use of Microsoft programmes; i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook and Project, as well as experience of Field view (or similar construction software) is preferred. A construction related degree is also beneficial.

In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive package that includes flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance and incentive bonus. At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme.

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.