Senior Site Manager

Role overview

ID: 2025-7236
Entity: Vistry
Region: Vistry South East Midlands
Department: Build
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
Job Location: Turvey, Bedfordshire
Date Posted: 02.05.2025

We have a new opportunity a Senior Site Manager to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our site in Turvey, Bedfordshire. As our Senior Site Manager, you will be responsible for organising 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
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
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 and timber frame.
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
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 5* status on 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 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,â¯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.

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Benefits

Annual Leave

Enjoy 28 days’ holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days.

Pension with Legal & General

Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.

Volunteer Days

With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.

Why Vistry

Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.