Senior Site Manager

Vistry Group PLC; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Vistry Group as a Senior Site Manager, where you'll oversee the management of housing projects in Bedfordshire. This permanent full-time role focuses on resource organization, project completion on time, and adherence to health and safety standards. With a commitment to flexible working and collaborative culture, Vistry offers competitive salaries, robust annual leave, and a range of employee benefits, nurturing your career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Life assurance at 4x annual salary

Up to 33 days annual leave increasing with service

2 paid volunteering days per annum

Qualifications

• Proven background in new build housing site management.
• Ability to manage projects and deliver quality work.
• Thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Direct the necessary labour, plant, staff, and equipment for project completion.
• Monitor performance and compliance with contract targets.
• Ensure effective management and training of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication

Project Management

Education

Valid SMSTS certificate

Valid First Aid at Work certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role overview

• ID:
• Entity: Vistry
• Region: Vistry South East Midlands
• Department: Build
• Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Job Location: Turvey, Bedfordshire
• Date Posted: 02.05.2025

We have a new opportunity a Senior Site Manager to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our site in Turvey, Bedfordshire. As our Senior Site Manager, you will be responsible for organising resources and to direct the management of designated development projects to achieve progressive project completion to quality and specification and on budget.

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
• In return, what we would like from you
  • Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
  • Valid SMSTS certificate
  • Valid First Aid at Work certificate
  • A proven background in new build housing site management and timber frame.
  • Proven ability to manage projects and deliver quality work on time, within budget
  • Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
  • Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation
  • Thorough, with strong attention to detail
  • Strong Time management skills with an ability to prioritise
  • Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Word and Outlook
  • Ability to build productive stakeholder relationships
  • Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels
  • Strong leadership skills with an ability to mentor and develop others
• More about the Senior Site Manager role
  • To direct the necessary labour, plant, staff, and equipment to achieve both plot and project completion on time, to specification and within budget.
  • Monitor that the Buying team and Surveying department order the correct materials and sub-contract services in good time to meet contract objectives.
  • Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets and instigating any necessary corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations.
  • Ensure that staff and operatives are managed and led effectively by developing the skills and attitudes of managers leading to provision of a working environment that engenders high morale.
  • Train and develop subordinates to meet current and assessed future requirements.
  • 100% compliance with current NHBC standards.
  • Achieve 5 status on overall satisfaction levels on the completed Customer satisfaction survey questionnaire.
  • Establish that staff training and development has occurred as plan at annual appraisal and appraisal review stages.
  • Achieve maximum marks on the twice monthly Health and Safety audit.

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 empowerus 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.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.

Pension with Legal & General

Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.

Volunteer Days

With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.

Why Vistry

Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.