Assistant Site Manager

Vistry Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive basic salary

Annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

Competitive pension scheme

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for an Assistant Site Manager in Leicester. You will support the Site Manager in ensuring site compliance with health and safety and maintain quality standards for construction. Ideal candidates will have experience in new builds and strong communication skills, along with qualifications in building construction. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including bonuses and a company car.

Qualifications

• Experience working on new build projects.
• Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
• Conversation/presentation skills in a customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with construction methods and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with utility companies and suppliers for timely materials.
• Attend and support weekly site meetings.
• Attend and support weekly site meetings and maintain site presentation.

Skills

Health and Safety management

Customer-facing skills

Construction quality control

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3, 4 or 5 in Building Construction

Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate

Valid LOLER certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Power Project

Asta Team plan

Job description

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 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.

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...

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.

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.