Morgan sindall plc

Assistant Site Manager

22/01/2025
full-time
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Job Description

Permanent – Full Time

Would you like to work for a progressive and ambitious company which is also one of the most successful within the UK construction industry?

If so, we’ve a fantastic opportunity within our Construction business for an ambitious and talented Assistant Site Manager to join us covering the Eastern Counties.


About the role

You will assist with ensuring that the construction of the development proceeds efficiently, in accordance with the programme and within the budgeted costs. Responsibilities will include supervising all subcontract labour as may be necessary and to coordinate the activities of all the trades and disciplines involved on site, so that all operations are performed efficiently and in accordance with the construction programme and the quality and cost standards required by the customer and Morgan Sindall.


What are we looking for?

  • Minimum HNC/HND in Construction (or equivalent)
  • Valid Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificate
  • CSCS First Aid
  • Full UK Driving License is essential

As an experienced Assistant Site Manager, you will have a good understanding of construction practices and standards, good organisational and supervision skills, SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS card. Ability to manage a given list of tasks and to work well either alone or as part of a team.

To thrive in our business, you should share our passion for the project at hand and enjoy working in an inclusive and hardworking team environment. At Morgan Sindall Construction our employees work collectively, encouraging and challenging each other to succeed. Across our business we treat everyone equally and have developed a community where voices are heard, and respected.


Benefits

We strive to support our colleagues to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We understand that many of our people have family and personal responsibilities and so we are committed to providing that support. Here are just some of the benefits you can expect: Pension Scheme matched up to 6%; 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and rising to 30 days after 8 years’ service and the holiday plus scheme; Private Healthcare Cover; Life Assurance up to 4 times your basic salary; Recognition for professional qualification/membership achieved up to £1000; Mental Wellbeing and Employee Supports; People Portal for high street discounts; Long Service Awards; Sharesave Plan; Incentive Scheme; Enhanced Family leave and more!

Please refer to the full Job Description upon completing your application.

At Morgan Sindall Construction we encourage diversity of people and thought, and we embrace peoples’ differences.

Everyone is unique and we value the different ideas, experiences, and perspectives that each individual brings to their work, their team, and the wider business.

We are committed to ensuring we create the very best place to work in the industry, and an environment where every person feels included and is treated equally, fairly and with respect.

We actively promote an inclusive culture where you can be yourself at work. It’s this approach we believe brings out the best in everyone and creates a fun, dynamic, innovative, and rewarding environment.


Recruitment Agencies: Morgan Sindall Construction has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.

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Assistant Site Manager

08/01/2025
full-time
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Job Description

At McCarthy Stone, we are looking for a dedicated and proactive Assistant Site Manager to join our Kent team on our Westgate-by-Sea site. This is your chance to play a key role in ensuring that our developments are built efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards while delivering an outstanding experience for our customers.

The ideal candidates will have significant on-site experience, particularly in multi-development projects like flats, apartments, hotels, or houses. A Black Manager CSCS Card, SMSTS certificate, and First Aid Certificate are highly desirable.

Join a company dedicated to excellence and innovation in construction, where your initiative and contributions are truly valued. Thrive in a supportive environment that offers exciting opportunities for professional growth and development, many of our Assistant Site Managers have progressed their careers to become Site Managers.


We will give you:


Financial:

  • Competitive salary + discretionary bonus scheme
  • Choice of Company Car/Car allowance
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Professional Subscriptions paid for


Lifestyle/Health & Wellbeing:

  • 24 days holiday (rising to 28) plus Bank Holidays.
  • 2 fully paid volunteering days per year (supported by the McCarthy Stone Foundation).
  • Health benefits such as Remote GP, 24/7 access to EAP Services (including counsellors and legal advisors) and eyecare voucher.
  • Colleagues Benefit Booklet with a range of store offers discounts and promotions.
  • Family Friendly Policies.
  • Excellent development opportunities.


Why Choose This Role?

As an Assistant Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of site-based project and assist and support the control and delivery of our construction projects in Exeter/Ivybridge. You will assist and promote the importance of customer relations to the site-based team and ensure that health, safety, and environmental performance standards are achieved. When required the ASM deputies for the Site Manager.


What you will do:

  • Support Site Management in driving efficient, on-budget construction in line with our programme.
  • Coordinate materials, plant, and labour to meet construction and finishing requirements.
  • Supervise site teams and sub-contractors to ensure compliance with NHBC standards and our exacting specifications.
  • Prioritise safety with regular inspections and vigilance over site health and safety standards.
  • Assist in preparing properties for customer handover and communal areas for management company use.


Your Attributes


You will bring:


  • Experience & Knowledge    : A background in trades, supervisory roles, or site management.

  • CSCS Card    : Required at an appropriate level.

  • Tech Savvy    : Basic computer skills are essential for maintaining accurate records.

  • Problem-Solver    : Initiative and sound decision-making in day-to-day site operations.

  • Team Player    : Strong communication skills to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.


You will have:

  • A valid UK Driving License
  • The ability to learn policies and procedures quickly and efficiently.
  • Excellent ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
  • Skilled in fostering positive teamwork and contributing to shared goals.
  • Time management, resilient, flexible, multi-tasking, tenacious and agile.


At McCarthy Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.


All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of November 2021, McCarthy Stone operates 475 developments across the UK for more than 20,000 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2022 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!

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