Senior Site Manager

Bovis Homes Group PLC; Down Thomas; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Site Manager to oversee operations at their Sherford site in Devon, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Responsibilities include managing site teams, enforcing health and safety regulations, and establishing strong stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in new build housing site management and hold relevant certifications, including SMSTS. This position offers competitive salary, annual bonus, and additional benefits including a company car and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car, car allowance or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Competitive pension scheme

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Proven background in new build housing site management and timber frame.
• Valid SMSTS and First Aid at Work certificates.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to mentor others.
• Experience in timber frame construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the construction site.
• Ensure conformance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage teams to monitor performance against contract targets.
• Coordinate with buyers to order materials on time.

Skills

Site management

Health & Safety understanding

Progress monitoring

Team leadership

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

NVQ Level 4/5/6 or BTEC diploma in Building Construction

Tools

MS Office (Word, Outlook)

Job description

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Site Manager to join our team within Vistry Cornwall South West, at our Sherford site.

As our Senior Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a construction site, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will manage teams, coordinate resources, enforce health and safety regulations, and liaise with contractors, suppliers, partners and customers. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we are 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.

Company

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferable previous timber frame construction history.
• 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 other.
• Have experience in timber frame construction
• NVQ Level 4/5/6, BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar
• Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate
• Black CSCS Card
• Valid LOLER certificate
• Valid CITB SEATS & Temporary works Certificate

Benefits

• 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…