Senior Site Manager

TieTalent; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Highbridge is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to oversee development projects. You will manage site resources to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion while maintaining high safety standards and team morale. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, relevant certifications, and a background in new build housing management. This role offers a pathway to contribute to sustainable community development.

Qualifications

• Proven background in new build housing site management.
• Thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience with NHBC standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct labor and equipment for project completion.
• Monitor material orders to meet contract targets.
• Lead site teams and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Time management

Strong leadership

Health & Safety knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

Valid SMSTS certificate

Valid First Aid at Work certificate

NVQ Level 6 or similar

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 Highbridge, 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct the necessary labour, plant, staff and equipment to achieve 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.
• Lead staff and operatives effectively by developing the skills and attitudes of managers to provide a working environment with 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.
• Ensure staff training and development has occurred as planned at annual appraisal stages.
• Achieve maximum marks on the twice monthly Health and Safety audit.

Qualifications

• 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.

About TieTalent

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.