Management Trainee - Site Manager

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Job Summary/Purpose

The central Production team provides support, guidance and best practices for the BU production teams to strive towards a consistent delivery of a high-quality product for our customers. The department works closely with internal and external stakeholders to continuously improve quality, efficiency, and the ongoing development of our production-based people. Production has many touchpoints and influences with a range of functions throughout the business from Technical and Design and Health and Safety through to Finance, Sales, Customer Service and Human Resources. The department has a wide range of roles within the business, ranging from site-based apprentices, trades and management through to office-based administration, managers and directors. Continuous professional development is encouraged via our Production Academy, working towards a fully qualified production management workforce.

As a participant in the Trainee Assistant Site Manager programme, you'll embark on a journey of learning and development, utilising skills you developed during your degree and tailoring them to a real world construction site. You'll actively engage in organising and overseeing labour, materials and subcontractors, gaining hands-on experience in ensuring quality standards. Throughout the programme, you'll focus on maintaining stringent health, safety and quality standards on site, conducting thorough inductions and inspections, and ensuring full compliance with building regulations. Collaborating closely with Taylor Wimpey functions, you'll enhance your communication and problem-solving abilities, adeptly handling customer issues and coordinating their preferences.

Furthermore, you'll actively participate in planning and arranging site inspections by regulatory bodies, learning to manage and accompany inspectors during visits. Your role will also entail maintaining impeccable site presentation and implementing efficient waste management disposal practices, all while fostering the growth and development of yourself and your peers within the Programme to progress to an Assistant Site Manager within an accelerated period

Primary Responsibilities

Organisation and Control of Sub-contractors and Suppliers

• Assist in completing weekly planning sheets to understand and contribute to the overall build programme.
• Shadow experienced staff to learn how to plan, direct, sequence and communicate to contractors and suppliers, to ensure quality standards are met are all times.
• Observe and learn conflict resolution techniques for resolving any conflicts that may occur.
• Assist in coordinating with the Site Manager to ensure materials are delivered and available in a timely fashion to meet the construction programme
• Learn to maintain a daily diary to record site events and requirements.
• Gain knowledge of waste management procedures and ensure they are followed by subcontractors and direct trades.
  
  

Health and Safety

• Attend training and ensure compliance with Construction Health and Safety Regulations and company procedures.
• Assist in completing statutory forms under supervision.
• Shadow experienced staff during inspections to understand safety protocols.
• Assist in the review of safe systems of work, method statements and risk assessments under guidance.
  
  

Sales

• Shadow interactions with Sales Executives regarding customer options and variations.
• Learn how to coordinate with various departments and subcontractors regarding customer choices.
  
  

Site Inspection

• Observe and assist in planning visits for stage inspections by relevant authorities.
• Accompany staff during inspections to understand the process and to gain knowledge and experience
• Gain knowledge of required standards and company protocols, procedures and guidance documents.
  
  

Customer Care

• Shadow completion of Home Quality Inspection (HQI) and assist in identifying defects.
• Observe and assist in ensuring properties are defect-free at each construction stage in a timely manner ahead of legal completion.
• Learn to resolve customer concerns and defects under supervision.
• Assist in regular visits to customers post-legal completion as per the customer journey.
• Learn to manage quality control during the customer journey.
  
  

Site Presentation

• Observe and assist in applying company operating framework rules for site presentation.
  
  

Overall Development

• Undergo training and mentorship to develop skills necessary for the role of Assistant Site Manager.
  
  

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• A 2:1 Degree in a Built Environment, Construction or STEM Related Course OR a recent school leaver with a demonstrated interest in the construction industry
• A Driving License
• A Willingness to travel around your area
• Full indefinite UK working rights
  
  

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.