Assistant Site Manager

Bovis Homes Group PLC; Bridport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential builder in Bridport seeks an Assistant Site Manager to support construction activities, ensure health and safety compliance, and coordinate with subcontractors. The role requires experience in new build projects and health and safety management. This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and various benefits including a company car and generous leave policies. Join a committed team dedicated to building sustainable communities and delivering high-quality craftsmanship.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or car allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Consistent prior experience with new build constructions is essential.
• Solid health and safety management experience is required.
• Strong conversational and presentational skills are necessary for customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Support site manager in ensuring compliance with health and safety.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and material suppliers for timely delivery.
• Maintain quality control, overseeing inspections and snagging.

Skills

Experience working on new build projects

Experience in the management of Health and Safety

Customer-facing skills

Education

NVQ Level 3, 4 or 5 in Building Construction or similar

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 Cornwall South West, at our Bridport site (DT6 5RU). 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.

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.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us… We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award‑winning employer means we live each day through our ethos – doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership‑led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five‑star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 Qualifications

• 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 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…