The Role
Due to rapid growth and continuous success we are delighted to confirm that we are currently seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join our Fortem team at our Birmingham branch. This is a permanent role and the core working hours are Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm. This will be working within our Retrofit division assisting with the external construction projects (EWI/external Wall Insulation, Roofing and Cladding refurbishment).
The Project
You will be part of one of Fortem's largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding 50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high-rise blocks. This is a fast paced, focused and dedicated contract which we have been re-awarded 3 times and we are very proud to be able to support this exceptional client.
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Assistant Site Manager responsibilities include: To ensure all works carried out comply with BS7671 and any other relevant standards. To ensure that works instructions issued to trades or subcontractors are clear, unambiguous and represent a full and fair days' workload, at all times seeking to maximise productivity. To lead a team of supply chain partners to solve problems associated with carrying out their works. Carry out Ad Hoc safety inspections on supply chain partners Carry out WIPs on directly employed tradespeople Carry out Quality Inspections on all works Ensure PAT testing of office equipment and plant is current Organise work activity and prioritisation for the team Complete an accident form in the presence of an injury Managing the Welfare facilities on site Dealing with tenants on a daily basis and achieving excellent customer satisfaction
Personal Qualities
Essential Excellent communication skills, verbal and written Problem solving skills, analytical capability Ability to work well under pressure IT skills, MS Office, ECDL, MS Project Scaffold Inspection, PASMA Trained, Ability to engage people and build strong working relations with trades, colleagues, client and managers Worked in a planned works environment/site CSCS Card, SSS. Flexibility to undertake regular travel Desirable Experience in social housing repairs and maintenance Understanding of job costing SMSTS Other requirements Able to carry ladders around site and move fencing as required Reviewing CDM file on site and updating Health & Safety info on site Additional Information Assistant Site Manager benefits include: Competitive salary based on experience with profit related bonus Salary sacrifice car lease OR Motor Expenditure Allowance ( 3,500) 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total) Sick pay 26 weeks full pay maternity leave 8 weeks full pay paternity leave Annual pay reviews Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms Up to 3,000 colleague referral fee Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System Life Insurance Private healthcare and dental care Cycle to work scheme Retail and mobile phone provider discounts
About Us
Fortem are Social Housing property experts. It is our sole focus, and the only sector we have worked in since inception in 2002. We successfully deliver works across three workstreams - Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit. Our mission is to raise the bar in Social Housing and help our clients provide safe, warm and decent homes for people to live in - because Every Home Matters. We are a Willmott Dixon Group Company. As such, we benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long-established brand - whilst as a standalone business within the Group, we maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace.
Our success is due to our people. They are passionate, committed and care about what we deliver for our clients and partners and residents. We take pride in developing our employees and supporting them to achieve their potential. For us, a sustainable future is about ensuring we continue to develop our people for our future needs and recruiting the right talent. Our culture, built around Courage, Care and Respect, ensures that we always deliver not only the job done but, most importantly, the job done in the right way.
We are Investors in People - Gold standard, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV's from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.