Assistant Site Manager

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

Job summary

Vistry Group is seeking an Assistant Site Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract at their Yaxley site in Peterborough. This role involves supporting the Site Manager by ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols, overseeing subcontractors, and maintaining quality standards on construction sites. Ideal candidates will have experience in new builds and a strong understanding of Health and Safety management, along with certifications such as NVQ Level 3 or higher.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Private medical insurance

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary

Employee rewards portal with additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working on new build projects.
• Up to date knowledge of building legislation.
• Understanding of Health and Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Manager in compliance with safety regulations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers for timely deliveries.
• Monitor quality control and support customer-facing activities.

Skills

Health and Safety management

Customer-facing skills

Coordination

Education

NVQ Level 3, 4 or 5 in Building Construction

Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate

Valid LOLER certificate

Valid First Aid at Work Certificate

Valid SMSTS Certificate

Valid CITB SEATS certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Power Project

Asta Team plan

Job description

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team within Vistry North Midlands, at our Yaxley site in Peterborough. As our Assistant Site Manager, you will be assisting the Site Manager in ensuring site compliance with health and safety, coordinating subcontractors and materials, and maintaining construction quality. The Assistant Site Manager will drive the support of site operations, inspections, snagging, and customer-facing activities to ensure a safe and efficient build process.

This is a fixed term contract for a 6 month duration.

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
• 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…

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.

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