Assistant Site Manager - Paddock Wood, Kent

Experteer Overview In this role you support the Site Manager on our Paddock Wood development to deliver high-quality residential apartments to schedule and NHBC standards. You work on-site with cross-functional teams to manage safety, trades, materials, presentation and cost control, helping the project meet its deadlines. You operate within a growing, award-winning company that values ambitious growth and quality living for older adults. You will play a key role in maintaining site discipline, safety and collaboration, while moving between sites as projects complete. Pay / Benefits • Assist the Site Manager across the full construction cycle to meet deadlines and standards • Manage on-site health and safety issues, trades and material coordination • Oversee site presentation and cost control to protect quality • Report on-site progress to Site Manager and liaise with external suppliers and in-house teams • Ensure development aligns with Company and NHBC standards • Be prepared for call-outs when the Site Manager is absent and relocate to other regional sites as needed Tasks • Experience on building Residential Apartments and New Homes • First Aider at Work • CSCS Card • NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Site Management (prefer NHBC Site Manager Accreditation) • Valid UK driving licence • Assertive and calm under pressure with ability to influence stakeholders • Ability to liaise with external suppliers, specialists and in-house teams to meet objectives • Commitment to quality standards Key requirements • Competitive salary • Company car or car allowance • Site bonus scheme • 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays • Group Personal Pension Plan • Life Assurance

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