Trainee Assistant Site Manager

In a Nutshell

We have a new opportunity for a Trainee Assistant Site Manager to join our team within the Vistry East Anglia division, at working across site in Littleport and Corby. As our Trainee Assistant Site Manager you will assist with the day to day delivery of site-based project or remedial work helping with the control and delivery of construction projects to meet customer specifications such that all risk, specification and project objectives are met in full.

Working as the Trainee Assistant Site Manager you will participate in a range of activities under the guidance of an experienced Site Manager, taking on more responsibility as you learn and become more experienced in the role.

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
• Agile working possible (dependent on role)
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare and Dental Insurance
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
• 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
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Some experience of working on a construction site
• Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety obligations and building legislation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence people
• A strong interest in pursuing a career in Site Management
• Any site management qualifications would be desirable

More about the Trainee Assistant Site Manager role

• Assist the Site Manager in the supervision of the day to day delivery of construction projects; quality, time, procurement, contractors including the supervision of sub-contractors and the monitoring of contractor attendance and progress providing direct instruction as necessary
• Complete daily site physical and on-line paperwork including health and Safety forms and reports
• Conduct site inductions for all visitors and contractors
• Ensure contractors have the necessary cards and qualifications to perform their job safely on site
• Ensure all site personnel are working safely, stopping work if unsafe and speaking up to address any safety concerns
• Ensure that detailed plans are followed such that materials and resources are available in order to meet the overall project plan
• Ensure all materials delivered to site in a timely manner to meet production needs
• Ensure that all additional work is identified and that the site team are fully aware of all potential opportunities and risks
• Communicate any project issues/risks to site team to ensure that they are fully aware of project progress and are notified of all financial, specification and time risks
• Embrace learning and development opportunities
• Help to identify opportunities for improvement

Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us

At Vistry Group, we build more than homes. We develop sustainable communities across all sectors of the UK housing market through our leading housing brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Delivered through Vistry Housebuilding, Countryside Partnerships and Vistry Works with the support of Vistry Services, our values of integrity, caring, and quality continue to shape all we do.

We're proud that our UK Green Building Council membership, 2021 Large Housebuilder of the Year award and status as a UK top-five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating allows us to transform land into thriving spaces. We're also proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. From memories and communities to worthwhile careers, we're making Vistry.