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Dandara is a long-established and award-winning housebuilder. For over 30 years, we’ve built a reputation for quality, innovation and customer satisfaction, delivering thousands of homes and creating developments our communities are proud of. Our people are at the centre of our success, and we are committed to supporting their growth and development. We are recruiting for a highly capable Assistant Site Manager to join our fast-paced residential development in Hadlow, our picture perfect development. This role is ideal for a strong Assistant Site Manager who ideally has had experience dealing with the NHBC.
Job Responsibility:
Supporting the Site Manager, you will help drive daily site operations, ensuring quality, programme, and Health & Safety standards are consistently achieved
You will be heavily involved in coordination of trades, monitoring progress, and ensuring all build stages meet NHBC requirements and company standards
Site Coordination and Set up: Assist in establishing and maintaining site facilities, temporary works, service routes and traffic management
Prepare and support method statements for temporary works in line with Health & Safety plans
Work closely with the Site Manager and H&S Advisor to ensure site compliance at all times
Build Management: Support the supervision of groundworks, formwork, blockwork and associated setting-out checks (E.D.M. use advantageous)
Coordinate and monitor subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to programme
Review drawings, check work against specifications, and ensure materials and labour are available to meet progress targets
Identify issues early, reporting to the Site Manager and implementing agreed solutions
Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of finish across all stages of construction, particularly around brick/blockwork, DPCs, insulation, cavity standards and structural elements
Carry out regular inspections and prepare NHBC-ready plots
Support sign-off processes in collaboration with NHBC inspectors and internal teams
Health & Safety: Implement the company Health & Safety policy and support the preparation of RAMS, permits to work and safe systems of work
Ensure subcontractors operate safely and in compliance with site rules
Record and report accidents, incidents and near-misses and help promote a strong safety culture
Requirements:
Strong NHBC experience with a proven track record delivering high-quality residential units
Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager or a solid No.2 looking to progress
Ability to work efficiently on a fast-paced site with multiple plots at varying stages
Confident communicator with strong organisational and coordination skills
Ability to build positive relationships with trades, colleagues, and stakeholders
Good understanding of Health & Safety, CDM regulations, and construction buildability
Motivated, proactive, and committed to high-quality delivery
What we offer:
Competitive basic salary based on experience
Car Allowance
Site Bonus Scheme
Private medical insurance
X3 life assurance
Time for You: 25 Days holiday, plus bank holidays plus the option to buy 5 more
Well-being Support: Access to 24-hour Health Hero, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and the Health Assured Wisdom App
Lifestyle Perks: Cycle-to-work scheme and flexible benefits like gym membership discounts and shopping vouchers
Future-focused: Employer-matched pension scheme (up to 5%) and career development opportunities within a growing company