Senior Site Manager

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

Job summary

A leading construction company in Maidstone is seeking a Senior Site Manager to oversee projects ensuring compliance with safety regulations and budget controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in housing site management, leadership skills, and the ability to mentor teams. Benefits include competitive salary, annual bonus, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven background in new build housing site management.
• NHBC knowledge and experience.
• Ability to mentor and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Organise resources for project completion.
• Monitor performance against contract targets.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Regulations.

Skills

Project management

Health & Safety legislation understanding

Time management

Leadership skills

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

NVQ Level 3-4, BTEC diploma in Building Construction

Tools

MS Office (Word, Outlook)

Valid SMSTS certificate

Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate

Valid LOLER certificate

Job description

Senior Site Manager (2025-7511) Maidstone, England

In a Nutshell…

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Site Manager to join our team within Vistry Kent, at our site in Maidstone. 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
• 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
• NVQ Level 3-4, 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 75% 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.