Senior Site Manager

Vistry Group

The Role

Overview

Lead new‑build housing projects, managing resources, health‑safety, budgets and quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • resource allocation
  • site management
  • procurement management
  • safety compliance
  • staff training
  • customer satisfaction

Tasks

-Establish that staff training and development has occurred as plan at annual appraisal and appraisal review stages. -To direct the necessary labour, plant, staff and equipment to achieve both plot and project completion on time, to specification and within budget. -Train and develop subordinates to meet current and assessed future requirements. -Achieve 95% overall satisfaction levels on the completed Customer satisfaction survey questionnaire. -Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets and instigating any necessary corrective actions. -Monitor that the Buying team and Surveying department order the correct materials and sub-contract services in good time to meet contract objectives. -Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations. -Ensure that staff and operatives are managed and led effectively by developing the skills and attitudes of managers leading to provision of a working environment that engenders high morale.

Requirements

  • timber frame
  • nvq6
  • smsts
  • nhbc
  • ms office
  • project management

What You Bring

-Timber Frame experience essential -Major House Builder experience -Strong leadership skills with an ability to mentor and develop others -Achieve maximum marks on the twice monthly Health and Safety audit. -Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously -Proven ability to manage projects and deliver quality work on time, within budget -Ability to build productive stakeholder relationships -PIJ winner preferable -Thorough, with strong attention to detail -NVQ Level 6, BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar -Achieved PIJ Award in previous role -100% compliance with current NHBC standards. -NHBC knowledge and experience -Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels -Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate -Strong Time management skills with an ability to prioritise -Valid SMSTS certificate -Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Word and Outlook -A proven background in new build housing site management -NHBC experience preferable -Valid First Aid at Work certificate -Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation -Valid LOLER certificate

Benefits

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. -Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave -Share save and share incentive schemes -Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees -Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary -Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover -Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice -Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service -Employee rewards portal with many more benefits… -Competitive basic salary and annual bonus -Company car, car allowance or travel allowance -2 Volunteering days per annum

The Company

About Vistry Group

-Launched following the merger of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try’s housing arm in January 2020. -Operates three retail brands—Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Countryside Homes—and a B2B Partnerships arm. -Known for timber-frame manufacturing via Vistry Works, boosting quality, speed, and carbon performance. -Typical projects include mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with schools, parks, orchards, and community facilities. -Completed major schemes like Meridian Water regeneration and Countryside Partnerships integration in 2022.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Affordable Housing

Sustainable Home Construction

Community Regeneration

Build-to-Rent Projects