Assistant Site Manager - Bristol

The RoleFortem, part of the Willmott Dixon Group specialise in capital and retrofit programmes within the social housing sector and are specialists in works to high rise / high risk buildings. We require an Assistant Site Manager to oversee an accelerated retrofit cladding replacement & refurbishment programme to four high rise blocks in central Bristol. This is a permanent role, Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30. Located within easy commute of Bristol, we envisage making offers to the successful candidate August/September (interviews will be carried out asap).The CustomerThis will be working within our Bristol City Council contract, this will include retrofit cladding replacement & refurbishment programme to four high rise blocks in central Bristol. The four high-rise projects will be wrapped in either tube and fitting scaffold or mast climbers, to enable access for the removal and replacement of both existing render systems and brick slips. Multiple MEP services will be removed and reinstated progressively with the faade replacement works. Roof level capping's and lightning protection systems will be enhanced and replaced during the project.Duties and Responsibilities* Provide leadership and vision to promote the Fortem brand within our chosen market place* Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management.* Lead and monitor project strategies to achieve the company's sustainability objectives.* Identify and manage commercial risk* Develop excellent relationships with client representatives, consultants, and other stakeholders.* Develop excellent relationships with the supply chain.* Recruit, train, develop, motivate retain high quality Fortem staff to deliver high levels of service delivery.* Provide technical support and advice to the client and project team.* Ensure a robust strategy is in place for dealing with complaints and managing defects.* Support our commitment to sustainability.* Ensure robust strategy for delivering quality throughout project lifecycle with Zero defects as a target on handover.What You Will NeedEssential* Experience of delivering large scale Construction projects, through subcontract supply chain arrangements.* UK driving license* CSCS card* First Aid at work certificate Desirable* Experience of retrofit projects delivered to PAS2035 or similar standards ideally.* Social housing refurbishment experience* SMSTS* Scaffolding experience* Experience of supporting external faade systems, roofing, fire remediation and fire protections systems, structural works , groundworks, concrete repairs, internal refurbishment etc.Benefits* Competitive salary based on experience* Discretionary company bonus* £4,000 motor expenditure allowance or company carSalary sacrifice company car scheme* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off* 26 weeks full pay maternity leave * Company pension * Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms* Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee* Other benefits including dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & moreWho We AreWe are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of works including Retrofit, Capital Works and Repairs ad Maintenance. Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon.Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers. We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live.We are Investors in People - Gold, 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, should yourequire supporting completing your application form please contact 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.TPBN1_UKTJ