Site Manager

Vistry Group; Littleport; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or travel allowance

Private medical insurance

Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank-h

2 volunteering days per annum

Pension scheme through salary sac

Life assurance at 4x annual salary

Share save and share incentive schemes

Christmas shutdown

Employee rewards portal

Job summary

Vistry East Anglia is seeking a Site Manager at our Littleport site in Cambridgeshire. You will oversee daily site operations, manage teams and resources, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with contractors, suppliers and customers to deliver projects on time and within budget.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, collaboration, and adherence to NHBC standards. We welcome proactive professionals who can drive continuous improvement and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven background in volume, new build housing site management.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations to ensure adherence to specifications, timelines and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations and promote safety.
• Direct labour, equipment and resources to achieve project completion on time and within budget.
• Monitor progress, address delays and risks, and conduct site inspections.
• Coordinate withBuying and Surveying teams for timely procurement of materials and services.
• Manage site teams and attend weekly meetings with the site sales executive.
• Ensure permits and inspections are in place and conduct site inductions for personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of site activities and project documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder management

HSE awareness

Education

NVQ Level 4/5/6

BTEC diploma in Building Construction

SMSTS certificate

Tools

MS Office: Word, Outlook

Job description

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to join our team within Vistry East Anglia, at our Littleport site in Cambridgeshire. As our 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’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
• Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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
• Christmas company shutdown
• 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
• A proven background in volume, new build housing site management is essential
• 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
• NVQ Level 4/5/6, BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar
• Valid SMSTS certificate

More about the Site Manager role…

• Oversee site operations to ensure adherence to specifications, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, promoting a safety culture.
• Direct labour, equipment, and resources to achieve project completion on time and within budget.
• Monitor project progress, addressing delays, risks, or issues promptly.
• Conduct regular site inspections to assess quality, safety, and progress.
• Coordinate with the Buying and Surveying teams to ensure timely procurement of materials and services.
• Manage site teams, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Attend weekly meetings with the site sales executive.
• Ensure permits and inspections are in place before and during the project.
• Conduct site inductions for new personnel and subcontractors on health and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of site activities and project documentation.
• Support site logistics to ensure proper material storage and availability.
• Oversee project closeout, ensuring all tasks are completed and documentation submitted.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Ensure 100% compliance with NHBC standards and building regulations.

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 empowerus 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.