Assistant Site Manager at Vistry Group in Bestwood St Albans, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

customer support

site meetings

safety monitoring

compliance

quality control

supplier coordination

Provide support in customer-facing activities, including home demonstrations, service visits, and addressing customer queries and issues.
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.
Ensure compliance with construction methods, health and safety regulations, and company policies, supporting the site manager in corrective actions and risk management.
Assisting in the management of all aspects of the build process
Oversee and maintain quality control, including inspections, snagging, and ensuring quality standards for trades and materials.
Coordinate with utility companies, trades, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of materials and services.
Maintain site presentation, secure necessary documentation, and manage site inductions for all personnel.

Requirements

ciob

nvq level

smsts

citb seats

power project

health safety

Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety, and environmental obligations and building legislation
Qualified to the required CIOB Grade applicable at the time in accordance with group policy
Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate
NVQ Level 3, 4 or 5 in Building Construction or similar
Valid CITB SEATS certificate
Valid First Aid at Work Certificate
Valid SMSTS Certificate
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Project and Asta Team plan
Experience in the management of Health and Safety Conversation / presentational skills in the sense of a customer facing role
Valid LOLER certificate
Experience working on new build projects

Benefits

Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Share save and share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
2 Volunteering days per annum
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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

Articles

Careers – People development

Projects & Partnerships overview

Construction Apprentice programme

Role

Description

customer support

site meetings

safety monitoring

compliance

quality control

supplier coordination

Provide support in customer-facing activities, including home demonstrations, service visits, and addressing customer queries and issues.
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.
Ensure compliance with construction methods, health and safety regulations, and company policies, supporting the site manager in corrective actions and risk management.
Assisting in the management of all aspects of the build process
Oversee and maintain quality control, including inspections, snagging, and ensuring quality standards for trades and materials.
Coordinate with utility companies, trades, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of materials and services.
Maintain site presentation, secure necessary documentation, and manage site inductions for all personnel.

Requirements

ciob

nvq level

smsts

citb seats

power project

health safety

Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety, and environmental obligations and building legislation
Qualified to the required CIOB Grade applicable at the time in accordance with group policy
Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate
NVQ Level 3, 4 or 5 in Building Construction or similar
Valid CITB SEATS certificate
Valid First Aid at Work Certificate
Valid SMSTS Certificate
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Project and Asta Team plan
Experience in the management of Health and Safety Conversation / presentational skills in the sense of a customer facing role
Valid LOLER certificate
Experience working on new build projects

Benefits

Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Share save and share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
2 Volunteering days per annum
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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

Articles

Careers – People development

Projects & Partnerships overview

Construction Apprentice programme