Job Description

Wain Group is one of the UK's largest private development companies. We are made up of Wain Homes, the housebuilder, and Wain Estates, the strategic land company. Wain Homes builds approximately 1,200 homes a year from its three regional offices in Warrington, Bristol, and Exeter. It has ambitions to increase this to 1,600 homes over the next five years. Wain Estates operates nationally from Warrington. It is currently promoting 3,780 acres across the country, with the potential to deliver 15,000 new homes and 3.2m sqft of commercial space.

Since 1972 when Bill Ainscough founded William Ainscough developments, to 2022 when we reached our 50th Anniversary as Wain Group, our people have always been the most important element of our business.

Our Values and Culture are at our heart and centre on our most valued assets - our people and our customers. We ensure our people know it by putting both their wellbeing and their careers first every day. Everyone counts in our culture, and we are always looking for new ways and new people to share it with.

As an Assistant Site Manager, you will be confident and self-motivated, and a key member of the customer focused Construction team in our South West region.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will assist with managing the development of the site through to completion, ensuring that Programme, Quality and Cost targets are achieved in accordance with the Build Programme, through the effective management of the Site team and Subcontractors. You will deputise for the Site Manager in their absence and be responsible for delivering excellent customer service to customers in line with company guidelines.

You will be expected to:

Ensure compliance at all times to the company Health & Safety Policy and standards, and any further laws or legislation. Support the Site Manager in coordinating trades, direct labour and materials to meet the production programme. Work in conjunction with the Sales Team, ensure that regular Sales/Build meetings are attended, all Sales/Build procedures are adhered to, and inspections of all show homes are carried out. Accept responsibility for such duties and responsibilities as the Site Manager may determine; in particular, as and when required, deputise for the Site Manager. Support the Site Manager, in ensuring that the on-site Construction team is fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these. Ensure that detailed plans are followed to ensure that material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet the production programme. Ensure compliance with the Customer Journey process including welcome meetings, home demos, RFO sign off and after sales visits. Be responsible for delivering excellent customer service to customers in line with company guidelines.

Desirable skills and experience:

Strong leadership skills to ensure optimum delivery to the highest quality standards. Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs, proactive and able to demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities. Ideally a good all round knowledge of all aspects of construction and housebuilding, and relevant legislative requirements e.g. Health and Safety, NHBC requirements and Building Regulations. Experience of working to an established build programme. Proven ability to ensure delivery of targets through good coordination of the work force. Experience in the management of Health and Safety. Experience of working on new build projects. Knowledge and experience of dealing with issues relating to Customer Care. Ideally a member of the Chartered Institute of Builders and/or qualified to NVQ level in Construction Management, or a time served tradesman with considerable experience in a full range of construction trades. CSCS Card. Valid SMSTS Certificate. Valid First Aid at Work Certificate. NVQ Level 3-4 BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar. Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate. Valid LOLER certificate. The ability to embrace and role model our company values - One Wain, Rise to the Challenge, Keep it Real, Everyone Counts, and Take Pride.

The benefit package for this role includes:

Competitive Salary. Car allowance. Annual Bonus Scheme. 24 days holiday (increasing by 1 day after 2 years of continuous service up to a maximum of 28 days). Perks Employee Discount Scheme. Pension scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Annual Volunteering Day.

To apply to become part of our dynamic team, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience to careers@wainhomes.co.uk

Inclusion and Diversity are paramount to us here at Wain Homes. All our applicants and colleagues are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, please do not hesitate to contact us - we are always happy to help.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company car Company events Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person