Assistant Site Manager

Taylor Wimpey plc

Department Function

The central Production team provides support, guidance and best practice for the BU production teams to strive towards a consistent delivery of a high-quality product for our customers. The department works closely with internal and external stakeholders to continuously improve quality, efficiency and the ongoing development of our production-based people. Production has many touchpoints and influence with a range of functions throughout the business from Technical and Design and Health and Safety through to Finance, Sales, Customer Service and Human Resources. The department has a wide range of roles within the business, ranging from site-based apprentices, trades and management through to office-based administration, managers and directors. Continuous professional development is encouraged via our Production Academy, working towards a fully qualified production management workforce.

Job summary/Purpose

To efficiently manage the field operations including controlling sub-contractors day-to-day operations and ensuring that material supplies are available in conjunction with the Site Manager.

Assist the Site Manager in the planning and programming of site activities ensuring the work is completed in a safe manner. Deputise for the Site Manager where necessary and managing quality standards to meet customer expectations.

Primary Responsibilities

Organisation and Control of labour and sub-contractors

• Completion of weekly planning sheets to ensure the overall build programme is met.
• Provide direction to individual contractors and contractormanagement to ensure quality standards are met.
• Co-ordinate with the Site Manager to ensure the availability of materials to meet the construction programme.

Health and Safety

• Ensure all site personnel comply with the Construction Health and Safety Regulations 1974 as amended together with the Taylor Wimpey Health and Safety Procedures Manual.
• Carry out frequent inspection of all operations to ensure they are carried out in a safe manner.
• Ensure all operatives are working to the method statements and risk assessments submitted by the relevant sub-contractors or Taylor Wimpey management.
• Comply with the site specific environmental action plan requirements.

Sales

• Liaise on a daily basis with the Sales Executive regarding customer options and variations.
• Liaise with the Sales Executive, Buying Department and sub-contractors regarding the supply and installation of customer choices.
• Co-ordinating with the Sales Executive the resolution of customer issues.

Site Inspection

• Plan and arrange visits of National House Builders Council inspection to carry out stage inspections.
• Plan and arrange with Local Authority statutory services to carry out stage inspections.
• Accompany inspectors during the course of their visits.

Customer Care

• Assist the site manager in completion of the Home Quality Inspection (HQI), prior to Customer Relations Manager HQI sign off inspection.
• Ensure that at legal completion the house is defect free, clean and ready for occupation, inclusive of all items identified at Home Quality Inspection
• Assist the Site Manager and Customer Relations Manager if required, in regular visits to customers post legal completion to ensure the customers satisfaction with their new home.
• Undertake regular inspection of each property during each stage of the build process and complete snagging lists
• Ensure all contractors work to issued drawings, company specification and trade conditions/scope of works.

Site Presentation

• Assist the Site Manager applying Company operating framework franchise rules in respect of street scene etc.

Control of Work

• Ensure that requisite waste disposal skips and tip skips are available.
• Ensure that sub-contractors and direct labour separate waste in accordance with Company policy

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Trade background
• NVQ Residential Construction Site Supervision L4
• Detailed knowledge of building process, including NHBC and Building Regulations
• First aid qualified
• CSCS card holder at Manager/Supervisor level

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.