Assistant Site Manager
Vistry Group
Builds affordable mixed‑tenure homes and sustainable UK communities via retail and B2B partnerships.
Assist Site Manager with health & safety, subcontractors, quality and customer liaison.
29 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Nuneaton, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
4,587 Employees
Service Specialisms
Housebuilding
Property development
Affordable housing partnerships
Mixed tenure homes
Partnership working
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Affordable Housing
Sustainable Home Construction
Community Regeneration
Build-to-Rent Projects
Role
Description
build management
site meetings
safety monitoring
customer service
quality control
coordination
- Assisting in the management of all aspects of the build process
- Attend and support weekly site meetings, promoting communication, standards, and safety.
- Monitor and ensure adherence to health and safety practices, accident reporting, and environmental policies.
- Provide support in customer-facing activities, including home demonstrations, service visits, and addressing customer queries and issues.
- Oversee and maintain quality control, including inspections, snagging, and ensuring quality standards for trades and materials.
- Maintain site presentation, secure necessary documentation, and manage site inductions for all personnel.
- Ensure compliance with construction methods, health and safety regulations, and company policies, supporting the site manager in corrective actions and risk management.
- Coordinate with utility companies, trades, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of materials and services.
Requirements
ciob grade
healthsafety
microsoft office
powerproject
smsts
nvq level
- Qualified to the required CIOB Grade applicable at the time in accordance with group policy
- Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety, and environmental obligations and building legislation
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Project and Asta Team plan
- Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate
- Experience working on new build projects
- Valid SMSTS Certificate
- NVQ Level 3, 4 or 5 in Building Construction or similar
- Experience in the management of Health and Safety
- Valid First Aid at Work Certificate
- Conversation / presentational skills in the sense of a customer facing role
- Valid LOLER certificate
- Valid CITB SEATS certificate
Benefits
- Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
£3.78 bn
Revenue in 2024
Reported revenue as part of the FTSE 250, reflecting the company's strong financial performance.
17,500 homes
Annual homes built
Constructs approximately 17,500 new homes annually across the UK, with significant focus on affordability.
- 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.
Culture + Values
- Do the right thing – our ethos applied across all operations
- Integrity, Caring and Quality – our values, striving for sustainable improvement
- Building Better Together – our One Vistry culture, embedding purpose and values
- A culture where you can build something brilliant, with progression for everyone and proactive improvement
- Trust and celebration of teams, creating an environment where everyone can bring their true selves and face challenges together
- Focus on rewards, career progression and personal fulfilment as recognition for a job well done
Environment + Sustainability
42% Emissions Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Cut
Achieved a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
51.6% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions per m²
Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity by 51.6% per m² of completed housing by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
97% Waste Diversion
Construction Waste Recycling
97% of non-hazardous construction waste was diverted from landfill in 2023, with 6.34 tonnes per 100 m².
5.3% Emissions Drop
Scope 1 & 2 Progress
Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5.3% between 2021 and 2023, though with an 8.8% rebound in 2023.
- Modern timber-framed offsite construction to reduce GHG, costs and environmental impact
- Carbon Action Plan updated post-merger; full transition plan due September 2024
- Low-carbon heating systems (e.g., air source heat pumps) installed across multiple developments
- 185 zero-carbon ready homes at Tolgus and 54 AECB Passivhaus-lite homes at North Whiteley handed over; 310 net-zero-carbon (regulated energy) homes at Kenilworth
Inclusion & Diversity
August 2024
Joined Stonewall’s Diversity Champions
The company became a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, demonstrating commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality.
Gold Award
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Recognized for active support of the Armed Forces community, achieving the highest accolade in 2019.
November 2023
Partnered with Black Professionals In Construction
Collaboration aimed at enhancing ethnic minority representation and career development in construction.
Over 100
Trained mental health first-aiders
Committed to mental health awareness with over 100 employees trained to provide initial support.
- Employee Engagement Survey gathers feedback on D&I, informing positive change
- Four employee networks: Women’s Network; REACH (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage); Pride; Accessibility Allies
- Reverse‑mentoring programme connecting senior leaders with minority‑group colleagues
- All employees complete ‘Diversity and Inclusion Essentials’ e‑learning via Vistry Learn
- Signatory of Armed Forces Covenant and Social Mobility Pledge; BuildForce & Salute My Job partnerships
- ‘Time to Talk’ sessions supporting mental‑health dialogue
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