Assistant site manager

Your new companyA successful long-standing private developer, focussed on building high-end new-build houses across the Kent area. Typically working on schemes in the 50-100 range, developments are typically bespoke detached units aimed at the higher end of the market. With multiple live schemes including several long-term multiphased projects, they are thriving in a challenging market and, as such, are looking for an experienced assistant site manager to expand the long-standing site-based team. You will be based on an ongoing traditional build scheme in the Ashford area. Units are at varying stages, with the scheme due to run for several more years.Your new roleAs assistant site manager, you will support the project manager and wider site team in ensuring the project is run to a programme with units being produced to the highest quality. You will be involved in all aspects of the build, from groundwork and external envelopes to internal fitout and finishings. You will manage your own section of the site, managing subcontractors, enforcing H&S, quality control, progress reporting, escalating issues and liaising with the wider team. You will be given the opportunity to work on your management skills and technical ability under the wing of an experienced project manager with the view to stepping up to site manager in the coming years..What you'll need to succeedYou will have worked as an assistant site manager for several years and be comfortable managing your own section of works on a larger housing site. You will come from a housebuilding background with either a smaller private or larger volume developer and hold relevant first aid, cscs & smsts qualifications.What you'll get in returnA competitive salary & package at the high end of the market, including car allowance and bonusWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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