Assistant Site Manager in Bury, Greater Manchester

The Company
We are representing a highly respected North West-based construction contractor specialising in Social Housing refurbishment, planned maintenance and regeneration projects.

The company has established an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality refurbishment works in partnership with Housing Associations and Local Authorities throughout the region.

What really sets this business apart is its commitment to looking after its employees. They place a genuine emphasis on staff wellbeing, offering an excellent working environment, generous holiday entitlement, an enhanced company pension scheme and a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

With a strong focus on employee retention, career development and internal progression, this is an excellent opportunity to join a company that genuinely values its workforce and invests in its people.

Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join their established Social Housing team in the Bury area.

The Role
This is a permanent position offering excellent long-term career prospects within an established and growing construction contractor.

You will be working closely alongside an experienced Site Manager, supporting the day-to-day delivery of Social Housing refurbishment and planned maintenance projects across the Bury area.

The role will involve assisting with the management of subcontractors and direct labour, coordinating refurbishment works and ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

As much of the work will be carried out within occupied properties, you will also play an important role in maintaining positive relationships with residents, Housing Associations and client representatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Site Manager with the day-to-day management and coordination of Social Housing refurbishment works.
• Assisting with the management of subcontractors, direct labour and specialist trades to ensure programme targets are achieved.
• Overseeing internal and external refurbishment works, including kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors and associated building works.
• Monitoring site Health & Safety, ensuring works are completed in accordance with RAMS and company procedures.
• Carrying out regular site inspections, monitoring workmanship and maintaining high standards of quality control.
• Liaising with Resident Liaison Officers, Housing Association representatives and tenants to ensure works progress smoothly.
• Assisting with snagging, defect management, quality inspections and successful handover of completed properties.
• Supporting the Site Manager with material orders, deliveries, site records and general project administration.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have previous experience working within Social Housing refurbishment or planned maintenance, ideally in an Assistant Site Manager, Site Supervisor or similar position.

You will have a good understanding of managing refurbishment works within occupied properties and appreciate the importance of maintaining positive relationships with residents whilst ensuring works are delivered efficiently.

Our client is looking for someone who is organised, enthusiastic and keen to develop their career within a supportive and well-established construction business.
Previous experience working within Social Housing refurbishment or planned maintenance.

• Experience assisting with the management of subcontractors and refurbishment works.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety, quality control and working within occupied properties.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• SMSTS or SSSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work.
• Stable employment history with a proven track record in residential refurbishment.

Apply & Rewards

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected construction contractor that genuinely looks after its employees and offers one of the more attractive salary and benefits packages within the sector.

• Competitive basic salary of £45,000 per annum + £5,000 annual car allowance.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays.
• Enhanced company pension scheme with above-standard employer contributions.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including health and wellbeing support.
• Ongoing training, professional development and genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Excellent working environment with a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing and staff retention.

For more information, call Carl Bennion on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat between the hours of 7:00am – 7:00pm, or simply click 'Apply Now' and send your CV.

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