Assistant Site Manager

Vistry Group PLC; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing developer in the UK is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will assist in managing site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and coordinating subcontractors and materials. Key responsibilities include maintaining construction quality and supporting customer-facing activities. Applicants should have experience in new builds and relevant certifications, with a commitment to teamwork and company values. This role offers competitive salary and attractive benefits such as a company car and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Company car, car allowance or travel allowance

Private medical insurance

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Qualifications

• Experience working on new build projects.
• Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety and environmental legislation.
• Valid SMSTS Certificate and First Aid at Work Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Coordinate with utility companies and trades for quality material delivery.
• Oversee quality control and maintain construction standards.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Customer-facing skills

Coordination and communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Power Project

Asta Team plan

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team within Vistry North West Midlands, at our Longbridge development. 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…

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

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…In return, what we would like from you…

Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality

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

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.

Join us in making Vistry.