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Fawkes & Reece

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You must be motivated with strong technical, organizational, and communication skills, have SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications, plus a detail-oriented approach.
  • You will manage project activities, liaise with clients, oversee programming and quality control, enforce safety standards, coordinate deliveries, and ensure timely progress and issue resolution.

Requirements

  • The successful candidate will be highly motivated, proactive, demonstrating excellent technical, organisational, man-management, communication and communication skills. Previous experience of working within a live operating building would be advantageous, as this project is in the grounds of a live base
  • Ideally from a trades, construction management or engineering background with a sharp eye for detail and finishes, you will possess strong planning and problem solving ability, with a positive, 'get it right first time' approach. A degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management would be advantageous, but not essential based on experience.
  • You will possess your SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications for this role.
  • High standards, attention to detail and the drive to deliver on spec, budget and programme will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing and delivering the project and all site based construction activities including:
  • Client liaison throughout the scheme
  • Long, mid and short-term programming of works
  • Design development with consultant design team
  • Management and mentoring of Assistant Site Manager
  • Ensuring company health and safety standards are planned, communicated, achieved and enforced
  • Review of method statements and risk assessments (RAMS)
  • Organising deliveries of materials, logistics, waste management, etc
  • Quality control; Inspections and test plans
  • Ensuring works progress on programme
  • Regular end user liaison, working in daily contact with the school head and staff
  • Coordination meetings with trades and other managers
  • Reporting on progress against program
  • Issue resolution
  • Snagging and handover

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Assistant Site Manager?

The main responsibility of the Assistant Site Manager is to manage and deliver the project and all site-based construction activities, including client liaison, programming of works, design development, health and safety compliance, and quality control.

What type of projects will the Assistant Site Manager be working on?

The Assistant Site Manager will be working on a £10m new build modular project in Bristol within the higher and secondary education, commercial, health care, and leisure sectors.

What qualifications are required for this role?

The candidate must possess SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications. A degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is advantageous but not essential based on experience.

What skills are necessary for the Assistant Site Manager position?

Necessary skills include excellent technical, organizational, man-management, and communication skills, along with strong planning and problem-solving abilities and a keen attention to detail.

Is experience in a live operating building advantageous?

Yes, previous experience of working within a live operating building is advantageous, as this project is located within the grounds of a live base.

Who will the Assistant Site Manager report to?

The Assistant Site Manager will report to the Project Manager.

What are the promotional prospects for this position?

The position offers excellent salary, benefits, and promotional and development prospects.

When is the expected completion date for the project?

The project is due to complete in the Autumn of this year.

Will the Assistant Site Manager be involved in client communication?

Yes, the Assistant Site Manager will have regular client liaison throughout the scheme.

What type of contractor is hiring for this role?

A busy Tier 2 main contractor, part of a larger main contractor group with a proven track record in delivering medium-sized new build and refurbishment schemes, is hiring for this role.

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