Trainee Assistant Site Manager

About The Role

Cala Homes East Ltd are expanding their Construction Team and are recruiting for Trainee Assistant Site Managers to join their team. Under the guidance of the Management team, you will be involved in managing sub-contractors by giving them clear direction and clarifying expectations in all aspects of site delivery. You will learn about all site resources including labour, plant and materials as well as on-site health and safety and client customer service.

About You

You will participate in and create a culture where operatives recognise risks to prevent issues arising, ultimately working towards a proactive response rather than a reactive system. You will ensure that Health and Safety standards are maintained through a constant checking process and be confident in taking immediate corrective action if you witness a breach of the Cala guidelines. Communication skills are paramount, to ensure that the necessary teams are kept up to date with any changes on the site. You will be expected to take ownership of issues and ensure they are dealt with promptly. You must appreciate the importance of excellent customer satisfaction and resolving customer service issues. You will be conscientious, hardworking and computer literate with strong time management skills. Our goal is to be the favoured employer in our industry and beyond. We encourage applications from those who want to be part of a culture where they can thrive, feel a sense of belonging and be comfortable being themselves at work.

Ideally have a valid:

– CITB

- SSSTS

- First Aid at Work (FAW)

- Appropriate CSCS Card

– SMSTS (not an internal version, has to be CITB)

- Basic Scaffold Theory and Inspection (or CISRS Inspector)

- Site Environmental Management (CITB SEATS or IEMA)

- Temporary Works Co-ordinator (TWC)

- Have experience working to NHBC standards.

We recognise that a diverse team makes us a stronger and more successful company. We value different ideas and perspectives as it helps improve our decision-making, products and services. And we’re striving to create an inclusive work environment, in which everyone can feel comfortable as themselves, uniquely contribute and do their best work. If we need to adjust anything in our recruitment process to support you, please contact [email protected]

About Us

The Cala Group is a major UK housebuilder and leading provider of desirable new homes across Scotland, the South of England & Midlands. Driven by a mission to create vibrant and sustainable new communities, our homes are characterised by exceptional design and sector-leading build quality, and we have a passion for providing our customers with a great home buying experience. This is an exciting time to be at Cala. Our approach to sustainability and technology is undergoing a dramatic transformation, and we’re aiming to create an industry-leading experience for both our staff and customers. At Cala, you can expect to be part of an environment which allows you to do meaningful work, while offering opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to be the favoured employer in our industry and beyond. We encourage applications from those who want to be part of a culture where they can thrive, feel a sense of belonging and be comfortable being themselves at work.