1. Location: Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1DB
2. Rewards and Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, car allowance or company car and, excellent benefits
We are looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead our brand new development coming to Gravesend, Kent.
We are delighted to announce that we have acquired planning permission for 75 retirement apartments in Gravesend which is perfectly located for the local shopping amenities. The maritime town of Gravesend is the perfect place to spend your retirement, with the surrounding area offering everything from riverside, countryside, historic villages, picturesque parishes and plenty of shopping and leisure facilities for you to enjoy… All this and it’s only 24 minutes from London.
About us
We are Churchill Retirement Living, the fastest growing company in the UK retirement house building sector and we’re looking for people like you.
We’re a family-run, privately-owned business and we’re going places. We’re proud of what we do, and the people we work with. We have ambitious growth plans for the future, now employing 700 people and growing all the time.
We pride ourselves on building beautiful, quality, purpose-built one- and two-bedroom apartments in desirable locations across the UK for those looking for an independent lifestyle in later life. Developments are designed to take away all the hassle and fears that can be experienced by older people and provide security, peace of mind and independence.
We’ve won a host of awards; including being recognised by The Sunday Times as the 03rd Best Company to Work For in the UK and we were the first ever retirement living specialist ever to be crowned overall ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ by the WhatHouse? Awards.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join our expanding South East region to lead our exciting new development in Gravesend, Kent.
Using specified drawings and instructions, you’ll manage the entire construction cycle to ensure all deadlines are met and the development is built to Company and NHBC standards.
Based on site and reporting to the Construction Manager, you’ll successfully manage all aspects of the building site, with responsibility for health and safety issues, trades and material co-ordination, site presentation and cost control.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the continued success of Churchill Retirement Living’s desirable developments. The Site Manager is subject to call-out but this is infrequent.
Hours of work are between 7.30am to 5.00pm. It may be necessary to work additional unpaid hours from time to time and occasional weekend working. The Site Manager is subject to call-out but this is infrequent.
About you
Successful applicants will hold a black or white CSCS card and be qualified to NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Site/Construction Management, preferably on the NHBC Site Manager Accreditation programme.
You will have a wealth of previous Site Management experience gained building multi-storey residential apartments, Retirement Living, Extra-Care Homes or student accommodation. You will be confident reading drawings, plans and managing budgets; in addition to the site team and subcontractors.
Operating as project lead, the successful Senior Site Manager will also have sound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation is a must and you must also be a qualified First Aider at Work.
You’ll be assertive and calm under pressure to meet numerous construction deadlines, whilst liaising with a wide range of external suppliers, specialists and in-house teams to achieve critical objectives, without compromising quality standards in any way.
To achieve maximum co-operation, the ability to influence is key. You’ll be comfortable supervising all onsite staff and will display discretion and confidentiality at all times.
How you'll be rewarded:
3. Competitive salary
4. Site bonus scheme
5. Cash for Car benefit or Company Car
6. Annual holiday entitlement - 25 days pro rata + Bank Holidays
7. Day off on your birthday
8. Group Personal Pension Plan
9. Health Screening
10. Life Assurance
11. Colleague Introduction reward scheme
12. Eye Care Reimbursement
13. £200 John Lewis vouchers for expectant parents
14. Land Introduction Bonus
15. Annual awards ceremony
16. Colleague wellbeing programmes and company ambassadors
17. Charity fund matching through Churchill Foundation
Join the Churchill family and be part of an ambitious and successful business who value and appreciate their people. Apply today!
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