Assistant Site Manager

Vistry Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave + bank hols

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adop

Competitive pension

Life assurance 4x salary

Share save and share incentive schemes

Christmas shutdown

Rewards portal

Job summary

Vistry Group is seeking an Assistant Site Manager for Bennetts Road, Keresley, Coventry. You will assist the Site Manager to ensure safety, coordinate subcontractors and materials, and uphold quality across a new build housing site.

In this role you will support site operations, inspections, snagging, and customer-facing activities while promoting collaboration and adherence to company values. A driving licence and relevant qualifications are required, with flexible working where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience working on new build housing projects.
• Experience in Timber Frame plot construction.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in health and safety management on site.
• Customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Valid First Aid at Work certificate, SMSTS, and CITB SEATS.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Manager in site compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trades, and material deliveries.
• Attend site meetings and support snagging and inspections.
• Maintain site presentation and documentation, including inductions.
• Oversee quality control and adherence to build standards.
• Support customer-facing activities such as home demonstrations and visits.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Timber Frame construction

Communication

Site coordination

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3/4/5 in Building Construction

Tools

Power Project

Asta Team Plan

Excel

Word

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team within Vistry South West Midlands, on our Bennetts Road site in Keresley, Coventry. 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. You will 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…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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
• Christmas company shutdown
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Experience working on new build housing
• Experience in the Timber Frame build of plots
• Full UK Driving licence
• Experience in the management of Health and Safety
• Conversation / presentational skills in the sense of a customer facing role
• NVQ Level 3, 4 or 5 in Building Construction or similar
• 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

More about the Assistant Site Manager role…

• 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.