Assistant Site Manager

Vistry Group; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to support site operations at the Burwell site. The responsibilities include ensuring site compliance with health and safety, coordinating subcontractors and materials, and maintaining construction quality. The ideal candidate will have experience with new build projects and health and safety management. Competitive salary and benefits package available. Flexible working options are supported.

Benefits

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance at 4 × your annual salary

Qualifications

• Experience working on new build projects.
• Proven management of Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring site compliance with health and safety.
• Coordinate subcontractors and materials.
• Support site operations, inspections, and customer-facing activities.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Project Management

Customer Interaction Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3, 4 or 5 in Building Construction

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Power Project

Asta Team Plan

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team within Vistry East Anglia, at our Burwell site (CB25 0PA). As our Assistant Site Manager, you will assist the Site Manager in ensuring site compliance with health and safety, coordinating subcontractors and materials, and maintaining construction quality. Support site operations, inspections, snagging, and customer-facing activities to ensure a safe and efficient build process. 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. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you...

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Attend and support weekly site meetings, promoting communication, standards, and safety.
• Maintain site presentation, secure necessary documentation, and manage site inductions for all personnel.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to health and safety practices, accident reporting, and environmental policies.
• Oversee and maintain quality control, including inspections, snagging, and ensuring quality standards for trades and materials.
• Provide support in customer‑facing activities, including home demonstrations, service visits, and addressing customer queries and issues.

Qualifications

• Experience working on new build projects
• Experience in the management of Health and Safety
• Conversation / presentational skills in the sense of a customer facing role

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3, 4 or 5 in Building Construction or similar
• Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate
• Valid LOLER certificate
• Qualified to the required CIOB Grade applicable at the time in accordance with group policy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Project and Asta Team plan
• Valid First Aid at Work Certificate
• Valid SMSTS Certificate
• Valid CITB SEATS certificate
• Assisting in the management of all aspects of the build process
• Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety, and environmental obligations and building legislation

Benefits

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