Site Manager: Housing Development Leader

Vistry Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or travel allowance

Private medical insurance

Annual leave 39 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Share save schemes

Annual bonus

Job summary

Vistry is seeking a Site Manager to lead day-to-day on-site operations for a West Yorkshire development. You will manage labour, resources, and subcontractors to deliver quality homes on schedule and within budget.

The role requires a strong background in new build housing, excellent leadership, and robust health & safety knowledge. A collaborative, proactive approach and site coordination with purchasing teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven background in new build housing site management.

Responsibilities

• 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 Buying and Surveying teams for timely procurement of materials and services.
• Manage site teams, monitor performance and implement corrective actions.
• Attend weekly meetings with the site sales executive.
• Ensure permits and inspections are in place before and during the project.
• Maintain site records and assist with project closeout.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Ensure NHBC standards and building regulations compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder management

Health & Safety compliance

MS Office

Autonomous teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 4/5/6 in Building Construction or equivalent

BTEC Diploma in Building Construction or similar

CSCS Card

SMSTS certificate

First Aid at Work certificate

LOLER certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Project management software

Job description

Vistry is seeking a Site Manager to lead day-to-day on-site operations for a West Yorkshire development. You will manage labour, resources, and subcontractors to deliver quality homes on schedule and within budget.

The role requires a strong background in new build housing, excellent leadership, and robust health & safety knowledge. A collaborative, proactive approach and site coordination with purchasing teams are essential.