Senior Site Manager

Vistry Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistry Group is seeking a Senior Site Manager to lead development projects in Alphington, ensuring quality and budget adherence. The role demands an experienced manager with strong leadership skills in the construction industry, focused on delivering high standards and fostering a positive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Enhanced annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven background in new build housing site management.
• Understanding of NHBC standards is essential.
• Experience in timber frame construction is a must.

Responsibilities

• Direct project management to ensure timely and within budget completion.
• Manage site teams and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Achieve high customer satisfaction and team morale.

Skills

Project Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Time Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

NVQ Level 6 or similar

Valid SMSTS certificate

First Aid at Work certificate

Job description

In a Nutshell…

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Site Manager to join our team within Vistry Cornwall South West, at our site in Alphington (EX2 8XP). As our Senior Site Manager, you will organise 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
• 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

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 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 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.

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In Short

• Industry Construction & Property
• Founded 2020
• Location United Kingdom
• Company size 1000 - 4999

About The Company

At Vistry, we build more than homes. We take a partnership-led approach to build sustainable communities where they’re needed most – that’s why we’re the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. And as a responsible developer, we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. We make sure our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality.

We’re proud to have been awarded a 5 Star Rating by the Home Builders Federation because sustainability, social value, quality of life, and making memories mean everything to us; the service we deliver and the homes we build are our defining legacy. Our renowned brands, Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes, make this possible. With Vistry Works (our manufacturing operation supporting our drive towards net zero) and Vistry Services (our support functions) too, we can build something better for everyone and deliver thousands of homes yearly for affordable and private marketplaces.

Our sustainability strategy focuses on climate, resources, and building communities. To be net zero by 2040 we’re improving operational processes and embracing circular economy principles. Our sustainable communities are leaving a legacy of improvement on the areas we create.

From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we’re making Vistry. Diversity and inclusion are a top priority, so we’re proud to champion family-friendly policies, as well as our various groups, networks and committees that amplify and celebrate all voices.They help build our fair and respectful culture, and because we recognise diversity in every form, we can appreciate the value everyone brings. We’re also recognised for our Gold Award commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, as a Top Employer, in Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and the Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. It goes without saying that we offer reasonable adjustments during the application process. Let us know how we can support you, and we’ll provide the opportunities you need to shape and develop a diverse career.

Apply today to start making Vistry with us.

Our Story

Vistry Group isthe UK's leading provider of affordable multi-tenure homes. And even though Vistry was only formed at the start of 2020, we have a surprisinglylong and proud history!

Our Unique Culture

At Vistry our purpose as a responsible developer is to work in partnership to deliver sustainable homes, communities and social value, leaving a lasting legacy of places people love. Our culture and values of Integrity, Caring, and Quality shape all we do.

Learning & Development

When it comes to our people, we have a clear and defined approach to helping them thrive. After all, our success relies on our teams, and we can only achieve our goals if we put our people first. Our people strategy focuses on three key aims: attracting, developing, and retaining the people who make us great. This strategy is continuously evolving; we update the Group and all colleagues at every opportunity so we can share what is being achieved by our People Team.

Our mindset and the strategy we’ve created play a vital role in the relationship we have with our teams. It helps us improve leadership, enhance our culture, and promote diversity, equality and inclusion. It also helps us develop our people and encourages us to do all we can to make sure they fulfil their potential.

Behind our goals and desire to drive performance, our people strategy is quite simply the heart of our business. It’s the overwhelming understanding that we all want to do the right thing.

Diversity

Our people prove that there is real strength in diversity. Across Vistry Group, we value different perspectives, experiences, opinions and communication styles. We hear every employee’s voice, and receive regular feedback from our Employee Engagement Survey through which we gain specific insight in response to questions related directly to how our people feel about diversity & inclusion (D&I) at Vistry Group; these suggestions and ideas influence positive change and improvement so that our people and the Group thrive. We work hard to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best work.

Thanks to our D&I strategy, we’re able to continually build a business that accurately reflects our customers, our communities and our clients’ needs.