Senior Site Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Senior Site Manager to oversee development projects in Wadebridge, Cornwall. The role includes managing resources and ensuring project completion to specification and budget, while promoting a collaborative team culture. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4x salary

Employee rewards portal

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Valid SMSTS certificate required.
• A proven background in new build housing site management.
• NHBC knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct resources and manage development projects to ensure completion on time and within budget.
• Monitor performance against contract targets and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Regulations.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Managing projects

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 6

BTEC diploma in Building Construction

Job description

Role overview

• ID:
• Entity: Vistry
• Region: Vistry Devon South West
• Department: Build
• Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Job Location: Wadebridge, Cornwall
• Date Posted: 22.05.2025

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Site Manager to join our team within Vistry Devon South West, at our site in Wadebridge, Cornwall. As our Senior Site Manager, you will organize resources and 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
• NHBC knowledge and experience
• 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
• Ability 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
• NHBC experience preferable
• PIJ winner preferable
• Major House Builder experience
• Timber Frame experience essential

Desirable

• NVQ Level 6, BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar
• Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate
• Valid LOLER certificate
• Achieved PIJ Award in previous role

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 95% overall satisfaction levels on the completed Customer satisfaction survey questionnaire.
• Establish that staff training and development has occurred as planned at annual appraisal and 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 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.

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 realize 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.