Senior Site Manager

Vistry Homes Ltd; East Devon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Senior Site Manager to oversee development projects in Bridgewater, Somerset. The role requires strong leadership and site management skills, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, and up to 39 days of leave with service. Ideal for candidates with proven new build housing experience and essential Timber Frame knowledge.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance at 4 x annual salary

Qualifications

• A proven background in new build housing site management.
• Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Timber Frame experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct the necessary labour, plant, staff and equipment for project completion.
• Ensure compliance with Group Safety Policy and Health and Safety Regulations.
• Manage site teams by monitoring performance against contract targets.

Skills

Valid SMSTS certificate

Strong leadership skills

Thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation

Proficient in MS Office programmes (Word, Outlook)

Strong time management skills

Ability to build productive stakeholder relationships

Ability to communicate well at all levels

Education

NVQ Level 6, BTEC diploma in Building Construction

Tools

Scaffold Appreciation certificate

LOLER certificate

Job description

Overview

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Site Manager to join our team within Vistry Devon South West, at our site in Bridgewater, Somerset. As our Senior Site Manager, you will organise 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 plan at annual appraisal and appraisal review stages.
• Achieve maximum marks on the twice monthly Health and Safety audit.

Qualifications and requirements

• 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
• 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
• NHBC experience preferable
• PIJ winner preferable
• Major House Builder experience
• Timber Frame experience essential
• NVQ Level 6, BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar
• Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate
• Valid LOLER certificate
• Achieved PIJ Award in previous role

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…