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Site Manager, Caterham

Vistry Group

About Vistry Group

Vistry Group, formerly Bovis Homes Group, is a British house-building company.

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Job description from Vistry Group

Role Overview:

In a Nutshell…

We have a new opportunity for a Site Manager to join our team within Vistry Housebuilding South East, at our site in Willingdon, East Sussex. As our Site Manager you will be responsible for effectively motivating, supporting, and managing the site-based team to ensure that the required health, safety and environmental performance standards are achieved. To achieve the programme and quality requirements. To promote the importance of customer relationships to the site-based team to include directly employed and sub-contracted staff. 

 

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
  • CSCS card at Site Manager level
  • Valid SMSTS certificate
  • Full UK Driving License
  • BTEC diploma in Building Construction or NVQ Level 3 or 4 or similar
  • 5 years as a Site Manager
  • Ability to chair and run meetings
  • Proven track record of motivating staff and managing a site effectively
  • Up to date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation
  • Able to work with a high degree of accuracy

Desirable –

  • Valid Scaffold Appreciation Certificate
  • Valid LOLER certificate
  • A trade background

More about the Site Manager role…

  • Ensure compliance with the Company’s health and safety and environmental policies and procedures.
  • In conjunction with the Project Manager & Area Build Manager, prepare the master build programme and review and revise in line with budget requirements.
  • Monitor progress of the build programme to ensure construction methods and timescales are met and take corrective action to bring progress back in line with programme.
  • Agree and manage the equipment, plant, staffing and sub-contract requirements for the site.
  • Respond to all queries from trades and action accordingly.
  • Manage the recruitment and induction of new employees in line with Company best practice guide.
  • Conduct half yearly and annual appraisals with staff and liaise with Group HR to address development needs.
  • Monitor the performance and effectiveness of direct reports.

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.

Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation Detail: Linden House,Guards Avenue, Caterham, CR3 5XL

What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Vistry Group pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    73% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

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  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do workers at Vistry Group get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    64% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Vistry Group?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    91% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Vistry Group feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    91% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

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  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Vistry Group get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    55% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

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  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Vistry Group?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    60% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people recommend their team

    Do people at Vistry Group recommend working with their team?

    Most people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    73% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Good
  • Most people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Vistry Group?

    Most people got enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    70% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Good
  • Most people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Vistry Group?

    Most people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 70% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Good
  • Most people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Vistry Group is doing?

    Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    91% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

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