Trainee Assistant Site Manager

Vistry Group PLC; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistry Group PLC is seeking a Trainee Assistant Site Manager to oversee construction operations at their Soham site in Cambridgeshire. This role involves supporting daily project delivery, ensuring compliance, and managing resources. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and an interest in site management, with qualifications in safety and construction.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance at 4x salary

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Some experience on a construction site.
• Interest in pursuing a career in Site Management.

Responsibilities

• Support daily project delivery, including quality and timing.
• Complete site paperwork and safety reports.
• Promote safety on site and address concerns.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to influence others

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

SMSTS / SSSTS Certificate

First Aid at Work Certificate

CSCS Card

NVQ Level 3 or higher in Construction

Job description

Role overview

• ID:
• Entity: Vistry
• Region: Vistry East Anglia
• Department: Build
• Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Job Location: Cambridgeshire
• Date Posted: 04.07.2025

We have a great opportunity for a Trainee Assistant Site Manager to join our team within Vistry East Anglia, at our Soham site (CB7 5AH). As a Trainee Assistant Site Manager, you will support the site management team in overseeing daily construction operations. Your responsibilities include assisting with planning, coordinating resources, ensuring health and safety compliance, and managing site staff and subcontractors.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. Please discuss any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore accommodations.

• What’s in it for you:
• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per year
• Private medical insurance (employee paid)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme via salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4x your salary
• Share save and incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal and more benefits

• What we expect from you:
• Align with our values: Integrity, Caring, and Quality
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Some experience on a construction site
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to influence others
• Interest in pursuing a career in Site Management

Desirable qualifications:

• SMSTS / SSSTS Certificate
• First Aid at Work Certificate
• Scaffold Inspection Certificate
• CSCS Card
• NEBOSH qualification
• NVQ Level 3 or higher in Construction
• Experience with new build projects
• Knowledge of Health and Safety management

• Role responsibilities:
• Support daily project delivery, including quality, timing, procurement, and supervision
• Complete site paperwork and safety reports
• Assist with site inductions for visitors and contractors
• Ensure contractors have necessary qualifications and safety cards
• Promote safety on site and address concerns
• Coordinate materials and resources with project schedules
• Ensure timely delivery of materials
• Identify additional work opportunities and risks
• Communicate project issues and updates to the team

Finally, a bit more about us:

We build more than homes; we're creating Vistry. As a responsible developer and award-winning employer, we live by our ethos of doing the right thing. Our values—Integrity, Caring, and Quality—guide us in developing sustainable communities across housing sectors. We operate in a partnership-led manner, with brands like Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. We are a UK Green Building Council member, a top five housebuilder, and have received numerous awards including Top Employer and Global Top Inspiring Workplaces.

Join us in making Vistry.