Site Manager in Dagenham, London

Energy Jobline CVL; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in London is seeking an experienced Site Manager. You will oversee the daily operations of construction sites, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as a thorough understanding of health and safety legislation. This position includes benefits like a competitive salary, car allowance, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Private medical insurance

Enhanced leave policies

Life assurance

Qualifications

• A proven background in new-build housing site management.
• Proficient in MS Office programmes, particularly Word and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections to assess quality and progress.

Skills

Project management

Health & Safety legislation

Leadership

Time-management

Communication

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

NVQ Level 4/5/6, BTEC diploma in Building Construction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Site Manager – Vistry East London (Beam Park, Dagenham, Essex)

As Site Manager, you will oversee the day-to‑day operations of a construction site, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

We value in‑person collaboration and team culture, but also support 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.

Key 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 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.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.
• Develop and lead staff to maintain high morale and performance.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Ensure 100% compliance with NHBC standards and building regulations.
• Conduct appraisals and address development needs with HR support.

Qualifications

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality.
• A proven background in new‑build housing site management.
• 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.
• 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.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 4/5/6, BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar.
• Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate.
• Black CSCS Card.
• Valid SMSTS certificate.
• Valid First Aid at Work certificate.
• Valid LOLER certificate.
• Valid CITB SEATS & Temporary Works Certificate.
• Trade experience.

Benefits

• 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× your annual salary.
• Share save and share incentive schemes.
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits.

About Vistry

We build more than homes; we are making Vistry. As a responsible developer and award‑winning employer, we live each day through our ethos – doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect our values of integrity, caring and quality. We develop sustainable communities across affordable to private housing and partner with renowned brands such as Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. We are a proud UK Green Building Council member and UK top‑five housebuilder with a five‑star House Builder Federation customer satisfaction rating, and a winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.