Assistant Site Manager
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Description
We're recruiting an Assistant Site Manager for our development in Bath - One Waterside | New Build Homes Bath | Berkeley Developments.
The development comprises of modern residential apartments, with opportunity for additional social housing, delivered across multiple phases. One Waterside is creating a new riverside neighbourhood on the River Avon, offering views across thoughtfully landscaped green spaces, bringing modern living to one of the UK’s most historic cities.
The role is responsible for delivering internal works from second fix through to handover. You will take pride in quality, ensuring every finish meets the highest standards and reflects the Berkeley standard.
What you'll be doing
Support the coordination and delivery of all internal works from second fix through to completion and handover, ensuring efficient sequencing of trades
Work closely with the Senior Site Team, consultants and subcontractors to maintain programme and resolve on-site challenges
Monitor progress of second fix activities, identifying and escalating risks to minimise delays and ensure timely delivery
Maintain clear and consistent communication with the Senior Site Team, providing regular updates on progress and issues
Build strong working relationships with subcontractors and stakeholders to support a collaborative and productive site environment
Promote a positive, professional culture in line with Berkeley Group values and ways of working
Drive a strong Health & Safety culture on site, ensuring full compliance with legislation, company policies and best practice
Ensure all works meet statutory requirements, Berkeley standards and site processes
Monitor quality of finishes and workmanship, ensuring defects are identified and resolved promptly
Maintain accurate, up-to-date digital quality records and documentation using Fieldview EDMS
Support the delivery of high customer satisfaction, contributing to strong IHR scores and overall customer experience
Assist in achieving targets for Net Promoter Score and ‘Ready’ and ‘Clean’ measures
Ensure completed plots and site presentation are maintained to a high standard, supporting Sales and Marketing and reflecting the Berkeley brand
What you'll bring
Demonstrable experience within residential construction or property development environments
Proven ability to manage packages, phases or blocks on fast-paced or complex developments
Hands-on experience overseeing internal works from second fix through to completion and handover
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and motivate site teams and subcontractors
Well-organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and programme pressures effectively
Collaborative approach, with experience working cross-functionally alongside technical, health & safety, commercial and wider site teams
Why join us?
25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
Private pension plan.
Group life assurance.
The standard default full-time working hours in the site office are 7:30-4:30 with core working hours 9am-4pm.
Internal applicants:
If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.
About Berkeley Group
Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We revive underused land, creating welcoming, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and where people of all ages and backgrounds enjoy a great quality of life.
We specialise in long-term brownfield regeneration, focusing on challenging and complex sites that are beyond the scope of conventional homebuilders. We are highly collaborative, working with councils and communities to create a shared vision and to unlock a mix of social, environmental, economic and commercial value that benefits all of our stakeholders.
Our passion for quality and design underpins everything we do. All Berkeley homes are created with care, expertise and relentless attention to detail.
We have a diverse workforce and culture rooted in attention to detail, effective communication, a sense of fun and a huge feeling of ownership and pride. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, we have become synonymous with exceptional design and meticulous attention to detail.