Assistant Site Manager

Vistry Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Leicester is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to ensure site compliance with health and safety and manage subcontractors and materials. You will support the site manager, assist in quality control, and handle customer-facing activities. Ideal candidates should have experience in new build projects and relevant qualifications, with a commitment to integrity, caring, and quality in their work.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in the management of Health and Safety.
• NVQ Level qualifications in Building Construction.
• Valid SCaffolding Inspection, LOLER, and First Aid certificates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site compliance and health and safety.
• Coordinate subcontractors and materials.
• Support site operations and customer-facing activities.

Skills

Experience working on new build projects

Communication / presentational skills in a customer facing role

Management of Health and Safety

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Power Project

Asta Team plan

Job description

Role Overview

• ID: 2025-7592
• Entity: Vistry
• Region: Vistry South East Midlands
• Department: Build
• Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Job Location: Earl Shilton, Leicestershire
• Date Posted: 14.07.2025

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our site in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire. 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.

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...

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
• Communication / presentational skills in a customer facing role

Desirable qualifications and skills...

• 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

Role 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.

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. We develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing, working in a partnership-led way with renowned brands like Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. We are a UK Green Building Council member, a top five UK housebuilder, and a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction winner.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 28 days’ holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. Options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.
• Pension: Auto-enrolled with contributions of 4% from you and 6% from us. Salary Sacrifice options available.
• Volunteer Days: 2 paid days per year to give back to communities and charities.

Join us in making Vistry.