Assistant Site Manager

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Leicester is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to assist in planning and overseeing construction projects. This role includes managing budgets, resources, and schedules to ensure timely and quality project delivery. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of Timber Frame unit delivery and fire safety competence. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and various employee benefits including flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance at 4x salary

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as Assistant Site Manager.
• Ability to manage project resources effectively.
• Skills in liaising with partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site/Project Manager in overseeing construction projects.
• Manage budgets, schedules, resources, and teams.
• Ensure project completion on time and to quality standards.

Skills

Knowledge of volume Timber Frame unit delivery

Competence in fire safety

Project management skills

Budget management

Team collaboration

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our site in Sileby, Leicester. As Assistant Site Manager, you will be responsible for assisting the Site / Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects from start to finish. Also to assist in managing budgets, schedules, resources, and teams to ensure the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role involves liaising with Partners, Customers, contractors, and stakeholders, as well as handling risks, issues, and compliance Knowledge and experience of volume Timber Frame unit delivery is preferable, as is the ability to support the Project Manager in a positive, safe and methodical manner. Full competence with all aspects of safety relating to large timber frame sites, especially fire safety is desirable.

The project is a greenfield site in Leicester consisting of 288 timber frame units, up to 2.5 story. There is a mix of Open Market Sale and pre-sold plots for our HA partner, with all timber frame kits supplied by our own in-house manufacturing facility, also located in Leicester.

Vistry have several developments in Leicestershire and surrounding areas that will provide continuity, along with career progression for the right candidate

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
• 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…