Assistant Site Manager

Vistry Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Nottingham is seeking an Assistant Site Manager. You will assist in site compliance with health and safety, coordinate activities, and support customer engagements. Ideal candidates should have experience in new builds and relevant qualifications. This role offers competitive salary, annual leave, and various employee benefits, promoting a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Health insurance

36 days annual leave with service

Volunteer days

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Assist in ensuring site compliance with health and safety.
• Coordinate subcontractors and materials for site operations.
• Support customer-facing activities during the build process.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with construction methods and regulations.
• Coordinate with utility companies and suppliers.
• Attend site meetings to promote communication and safety.
• Maintain site presentation and manage inductions.
• Monitor adherence to health and safety practices.
• Oversee quality control and inspections.
• Support in customer-facing activities.

Skills

Experience working on new build projects

Experience in health and safety management

Strong communication skills

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

Role Overview

• ID: 2025-7540
• Entity: Vistry
• Region: Vistry North Midlands
• Department: Build
• Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Job Location: Bestwood, Nottinghamshire
• Date Posted: 01.07.2025

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team within Vistry North Midlands, at our Bestwood site (NG5 5JZ). 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. The Assistant Site Manager will 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
• 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
• Strong communication and presentation 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
• 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
• Experience managing all aspects of the build process
• Up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety, environmental obligations, and building legislation
• NHBC Pride in the Job award is a plus

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. As a responsible developer and award-winning employer, we live by our ethos of doing the right thing. Our values of integrity, caring, and quality guide us in developing sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. Recognized brands include Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. We are a UK Green Building Council member, a top five housebuilder, and have received numerous awards including Top Employer and Best for Talent Attraction.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 28 days’ holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. Options to carry leave forward and buy up to 5 days.
• Pension: Auto-enrolled with 4% employee contribution and 6% employer contribution. Salary sacrifice options available.
• Volunteer Days: 2 paid days per year to give back to communities and charities.
• Additional benefits include health and wellbeing packages, recognition programs, and career development opportunities.