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We have a great opportunity for a Assistant Facilities Manager to join our team within Vistry Services, at our office in Brentwood. As our Assistant Facilities Manager you will be responsible for ensuring all offices within the South East are fit for purpose managing both hard and soft services. 

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.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• 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…

• Previous experience in a facilities position
• Passionate about customer service, facilities, and housebuilding
• Ability to work on your own and be part of a team
• Effective communicator with previous experience liaising with stakeholders at all levels
• Keen to develop yourself professionally and undergo appropriate training
• Eagerness to be involved in multiple projects and assist the team with ongoing larger scale projects
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in Microsoft Office packages

• Regular office visits to support regional teams and conduct office compliance and housekeeping checks and audits

• Work closely with office managers & building management to ensure our offices are fit for purpose

• Work in partnership with the regional SHE teams to ensure a safe working environment by ensuring adherence to Vistry policies and procedures in all offices

• Support the Facilities Manager and Head of Facilities as required

• Ensure that all office service providers carry out their works to an acceptable standard, ensuring the effective resolution of any issues and completion of pre-planned works

• Manage facilities projects and local works/contractors in assigned offices

• Oversee all facilities related compliance, ensuring local documentation is completed accurately and required data is recorded centrally in line with agreed best practices

• Ensure security processes and information at all offices are in place and fit for purpose (in and out of hours)

• Gather all relevant data for group reporting requirements

• Provide “Office Manager Role” at main office base

• Work with key stakeholders to identify and implement best practices across all functions, tasks, and systems

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 empower us 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, 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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We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager within our Special Projects division managing remediation works on legacy projects across the Group based out of our Brentwood offices.

The Technical Manager position will be an integrated technical role with both technical & project management aspects. The role will offer excellent experience, on-the-job training and career progression opportunities within the company.

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.

• 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…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality.

• Professional qualification from recognised institution e.g., ONC/HNC, NVQ in Construction

• Minimum of 5 years working within the built environment

• Conversant with building regulations and CDM Regulations, and Health and Safety.

• Co-ordinate project teams throughout the planning and development process monitoring progress to ensure the delivery

  of projects on time and in budget.

• Ensure all co-ordination issues relating to tenders and contract issues are implemented between design team, construction team, employer’s agent and client.

• Manage the technical and design process of the project from Site investigation and briefing through Planning Consent to

  Practical Completion.

• Providing technical advice on the feasibility of projects, determining constraints and advising on budgets, phasing and timing.

• Produce, monitor and update development fees & utility costs budgets and cash flows for all project phases.

• To be the technical lead of a project from bid or tender through to completion.

• Delivery of technical duties through all stages of the project.

• Provide post-completion technical support as required.

• Act as the Client focal point and Construction Team Co-ordinator during the construction phase of the

  project.

• To manage the planning and delivery of infrastructure, including services and landscaping.

• To manage the delivery of work and/or expectations of key project stakeholders and customers, for

  example project stakeholders, residential customers, external design consultants and

  suppliers/contractors

• Collation and review of existing drawing information to establish accurate project data and

  specifications to prioritise remediation works.

• Review of Visual Inspection Reports and assessment of height of building.

• Discussion with Fire Engineer to agree extent of potential works required and areas to open up to

  investigate existing external wall build up, cladding types and fire stopping.

• Review of Intrusive Reports in conjunction with external Consultants and Fire Engineer and agree with

  all parties the extent of works required.

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 empower us 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, 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. 

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Development Manager to join our team within Special Projects, at our Brentwood office. As our Development Manager, you will help to manage developments from inception to completion, interacting with the Technical, Commercial, Construction & Aftercare departments

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.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Car allowance or company car
• 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…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality

• Prepare and maintain management reports and attend management meetings where required.
• Manage all projects in accordance with the business objectives in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure all projects are in full compliance with Group SHE policies and practices and that all necessary assessments and documentation are in place.
• Ensure all relevant information (including contractual/legal) is collated and protected
• Build key contacts to ensure an up-to-date knowledge of regulatory intent or requirement is maintained and communicated within the Group
• Agree with the team key business objectives; programmes; financial budgets forecasts and expenditure and monitor/report against all on a regular basis
• Undertake works in such a way as to avoid future liability wherever possible
• Liaise closely with Technical to ensure solutions are value engineered, are the most “efficient” and are not excessive for the circumstances, and that they are delivered in accordance with the proposals and certified on completion. Maintain good relations.
• Communicate effectively and liaise closely with “stake holders” including Lease-holders; Managing Agents and Freeholders. Co-ordinate any “decanting” measures if required.
• Feed into the recovery schedule/database for pursuing Contractor/Consultant contributions wherever prudent and beneficial to do so.
• Provide feedback/advice to relevant parts of the business regarding impact of historic failures and means to avoid continuance of same going forward.
• Explore added value and new business initiatives to benefit the special projects business unit.
• Co-ordinate with Technical for the Quarterly Data Return to DLUHC for Director sign off. Issue Qualifying Assessments to DLUHC as and when required.

• Liaise with all internal and external parties to collate information on legacy projects where liability may exist.
• Review documentation to determine risk
• Prepare and maintain Management Risk/Triage Schedules and Reports - communicating regularly on assessments of liability.
• Monitor and maintain budgets.
• Investigate/interrogate projects where liability suspected to determine facts
• Liaise with Company legal advisors/external solicitors regarding all legal/lease/freehold status
• Review documentation to determine if liability is shared with other Developer entities or off-set by other party’s actions (such as designers; specifiers; sub-contractors; main contractors; suppliers; certifiers; warrantors) and ensure notifications are issued at the earliest and pursued vigorously thereafter
• Maintain and develop relationships with external parties (including Fire Safety Engineers; Architects; Project Managers; Cost Advisors; Contractors; Solicitors; Professional bodies etc) to ensure receipt of best advice at all times and availability of Consultant/Contractors able to deliver our business requirements at all times; effectively and efficiently
• Prepare project plan (including anticipated programme and detailed cost assessment) for individual sites setting out the strategy for remediation as advised from the fire risk assessments.
• Where/when appropriate, Tender and Appoint External Project Managers/Cost Consultants to manage and deliver remediation solutions and proceed following an agreed action plan.
• Develop full Employers Requirements or Design solutions to enable fully competitive tendering of the works package(s) to pre-approved/recommended Contractors. Negotiate to secure most cost-effective solution and appoint suitable contractor(s) using pre-approved and standard Contract terms and conditions. Contract T&C’s are to be based on minimising risk to Vistry at all times.
• Continue to communicate with all stake-holders at all times to ensure engagement and prevent adverse reactions – manage external communications with input of internal/external expert advice
• Ensure throughout the development and delivery process that regular Project Meetings are held; minuted and communicated to all necessary parties and that action plans/deadlines are being met at all times against milestone.
• Responsible for updating the milestones and communicating with all team members, escalating changes where necessary.
• Liaison with technical to ensure all specifications are in compliance with regulatory requirements and do not change the building performance or appearance
• Ensure the building contracts and remedial works contracts are appropriately negotiated in line with group risk and policy, obtaining Director sign off and then fully administered and documented

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 empower us 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, 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. 

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Pre-Construction Manager to join our team within Vistry Services Special Projects team, at our Brentwood office with travel to sites. As our Pre-Construction Manager, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating all pre-construction activities related to fire safety remediation projects, ensuring compliance with Building Safety Act (BSA), Fire Safety Act, and other statutory requirements. This role involves managing site teams, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

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.

• 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…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• ONC or HNC in Building Construction or NVQ Level 6 / 7 or similar
• SMSTS
• Previous experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager for a high-volume house builder
• Up to date knowledge of SHE obligations and building legislation
• Proven record of motivating and managing a team effectively
• Able to work with others to achieve the desired outcome
• Capable of implementing change and of using initiative
• Confident outlook combined with resilience and diplomacy
• Proven ability to work effectively with senior management
• Ability to take a big picture view of multiple sites and make decisions accordingly
• Able to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Decision maker with pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Discretion and integrity in attitude and approach
• Able to work under pressure
• Ability to balance excellent customer service with the requirements of achieving Company targets
• Demonstrable personal credibility
• “Can do” attitude
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
• A commitment to work as required to meet the needs of the business

Desirable…

• Internal company development programmes may be considered appropriate dependent on details
• Demonstrable career progression within the construction industry

• Manage and support, communicate effectively with internal / site teams to achieve performance targets and align with company objectives, ensuring alignment on objectives and timelines.
• Provide leadership during pre-construction phases, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities, oversee recruitment, appraisals, and employee development.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, provide guidance, and resolve issues.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and development of site staff, ensuring competency in fire remediation processes.
• Manage performance issues, disciplinary actions, and maintain a positive, harassment-free work environment.
• Contribute to the development and review of construction strategies for new and existing remediation projects.
• Prepare detailed pre-construction and construction programs, ensuring realistic timelines and resource allocation.
• Review programs produced by other team members and subcontractors, providing feedback and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Prepare site logistic plans, including access routes, material storage, and welfare facilities.
• Plan scaffold layout requirements and liaise with contractors and clients to gain acceptance of logistic arrangements.
• Review preliminaries for projects, including accommodation costs and site requirements.
• Conduct site visits prior to project commencement with contractors and potential subcontractors, acting as the principal contractor representative.
• Coordinate with technical, commercial, and development teams to ensure buildability and compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Prepare and review HRB (Higher-Risk Building) and BSA documentation for Building Safety Regulator (BSR) projects.
• Lead FRAEW investigation works.
• Preparing and reviewing SHE (Safety, Health, and Environmental) documentation.
• Managing subcontractor documentation and compliance.
• Chasing progress and ensuring timely completion of investigations.
• Gathering and organizing pre- and post-works photographic surveys.
• Reviewing and responding to client communications regarding FRAEW findings, led by the development managers.
• Conducting site visits that may require liaising with residents to arrange access to private areas of the building for investigation purposes.
• Ensure full compliance with SHE policies and statutory requirements across all sites.
• Review SHE pre-construction documentation prepared by Technical Managers and compile construction related SHE paperwork.
• Review the Entire pre-construction pack and submit it for sign-off by the Construction Director, Safety Team, and SLT.
• Identify and implement innovative safety solutions to mitigate risks during remediation work.
• Monitor environmental performance and ensure sustainability targets are met.
• Ensure high site presentation standards on planning / pre-construction stage.
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and promote a strong safety culture.
• Monitor build progress against agreed programs and implement delay mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate progress records and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Update weekly reports and trackers for the SLT to ensure visibility of progress and risks.
• Monitor the Monthly Special Projects Milestone Tracker and provide regular updates to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and handovers.
• Participate in CVR meetings to ensure financial performance aligns with budgets.
• Support procurement and subcontractor vetting processes, ensuring value for money and compliance with quality standards.

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 empower us 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, 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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We have exciting opportunities for Contact Centre Operatives to join our team within Vistry Services Division, where you can be based near to any of our East & London regional offices. As our Contact Centre Operative, you will improve the way the Division/region deals with incoming customer enquiries and delivering greater customer satisfaction by responding in a timely and efficient manner. This is a high volume call centre based vacancy, whereby the expectation is to make / received roughly 10 calls per hour. The role will also support the Sales Consultants by booking viewing appointments. You will also support the sales and marketing teams in order to maximise the efficiency of sales consultants’ time so they can focus on qualified leads.

This role will be worked on a rota basis from Monday - Sunday, with core hours from 9am-8pm and 10am-5pm on Sundays. 

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.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• 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…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Full clean driving licence
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English
• Working with IT systems e.g., Outlook, Excel
• Working with prospect databases
• Experience of working in a busy contact Centre environment
• Good administration skills
• Accuracy and good attention to detail
• Good telephone skills
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A friendly, trustworthy, and professional attitude 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and targets.
• Ability to work effectively in an office of home environment Willing to be flexible in respect of day-to-day duties and hours worked
• Willing to travel to all sites on an ad hoc basis within the division as required to support development understanding

Desirable…

• Experience of working Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience and understanding of the new build industry and customers journey to buy a home
• Experience in a customer facing role
• An understanding of the property and housing market

• To utilise Contact Centre operative skills and expertise in supporting the business in achieving its objectives and prompt enquiry response, profiling of customers and achieving / reaching optimum conversation rate of enquiry to successful appointment.
• Respond to all online customer enquiries received through the various marketing channels in a timely manner as per the Vistry Contact Centre processes and procedures.
• Have knowledge of the divisional sites, house types and purchase assistance schemes in order to be able to respond to customer enquiries effectively.
• Liaise with the Sales Consultants on site ensuring a streamlined operating process and excellent customer experience.
• Manage the CRM system (Keys) to ensure accurate management of enquiries and enhancing customer profiling for the benefit of optimised 121 engagement and marketing.
• Undertake all tasks accurately and efficiently and in accordance with GDPR.
• Deal with all customer enquiries in a polite, efficient, and confidential manner.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Assist the supervisor to provide visibility of performance of opportunities for optimisation.
• Provide regular feedback to the supervisor on quality and proceedable likeliness of enquiry types.
• Liaise with the relevant regional sales teams which form the divisional structure to ensure understanding of development changes and updates.
• Attend departmental meetings as required.
• Complete mandatory training programmes as required including GDPR and cyber security.
• Ensure compliance with Company Health and Safety policies and procedures and legislation.
• Provide supervisor with monthly commission claim using accurate information.

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 empower us 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, 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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We have an exciting opportunity for a People Development Administrator to join our team within Vistry Services, at either our Bentwood or Kent office. As our People Development Administrator, you will play a pivotal supporting role within the busy People Development Team. This individual will be responsible for providing high-quality administrative support to the People Development Partners, ensuring seamless coordination of learning events, accurate system data management, and effective communication with colleagues across all levels of the organisation.

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.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• 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
• 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…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Demonstrable experience in an administrative role, preferably in a busy team environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively
• Meticulous attention to detail and a methodical approach to data entry and management
• Able to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to analyse report data and identify anomalies
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally at all levels
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently using own initiative
• Willingness to learn and expand knowledge and skills in response to evolving team needs
• Professional approachable, and adaptable, with a positive attitude towards change and learning
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and data protection
• Proactive and reliable, with a genuine drive to provide excellent support to the team

Desirable…

• Experience managing the Cornerstone Learning Management System (LMS) or similar systems
• Experience in maintaining intranet pages or basic content management systems
• Previous experience within a People Development, Learning & Development, or HR environment

• Book delegates onto training courses and ensure timely distribution of joining instructions.
• Register attendance on the Learning Management System (Cornerstone) and maintain up-to-date records.
• Run reports and accurately upload employee data into the LMS (Cornerstone).
• Assign mandatory training modules to employees and track completion.
• Maintain and update data within the Learning Management System (Cornerstone) with a high degree of accuracy.
• Report & analyse training data, and investigate any anomalies
• Update and maintain the People Development pages on the Company Intranet.
• Coordinate with People Development Partners and provide general administrative support as required.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues of all levels, handling queries and requests efficiently.
• Assist with other administrative tasks and projects as directed by the People Development Team.

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 empower us 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, 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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We have a great opportunity for an Associate Commercial Director to join our team within Vistry Services - Special Projects, at our Brentwood office.

This role will be managing the significant budget of building safety for the Vistry Group, with an emphasis on the recovery action of costs against supply chain, insurance and/or opportunities for additional works.

As our Associate Commercial Director, you will encourage and create a teamwork culture throughout, recognising the responsibilities of the Line Management Structure, whereby opportunities are maximised, and problems are identified and resolved to the overall benefit of the team and the company. To take responsibility for the Quantity Surveying functions and assist in the procurement of subcontracts on contracts.  To maximise profitability having regard to client/subcontractor relations and the company’s strategic objectives with regard to repeat business, the Partnering Ethic, and the risk / reward philosophy. To participate in the management of the team including assisting in recruitment, providing direction, leadership, together with training and development requirements of Quantity Surveyors reporting to the job holder.

You will have responsibility to lead the commercial discussions with key stakeholders such as Client Agents, Managing Agents, RTMs, Commercial Consultants (it is expected that a significant proportion of the commercial management of projects will be delivered through external cost consultants), Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Fire Authorities.

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.

• 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…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Degree qualified and member of the RICS or IOB (or moving towards professional membership)           
• The successful candidate will have experience of working within the Construction industry.  Experience of cladding remediation, main contracting and mixed use residential developments would be desirable.
• Previous experience at Director, Head of Department or similar is essential for the role
• Strong negotiations skills
• Ability to assess and analyse information
• Good business sense
• Good understanding of budget management
• Negotiating and networking skills
• Must be proficient with Coins IT system & Viewpoint document management system.
• Excellent communications skills
• Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work
• Good team working skills
• Accurate with an eye for detail
• A methodical approach
• Capable of strategic vision
• Decision making/problem solving/multi-tasking
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it

• Lead the commercial function and provide our Commercial Director with support as plan to grow the Commercial Department and develop our capability to increase the number of projects start per year by 100%.
• Lead, support and coach your direct reports and the wider team to support their growth and development.
• Be active in the recruitment of new starters to the team and then throughout the employee life cycle, including holding development reviews and succession planning exercises.
• Working closely with other departments, including Technical, Development, Customer Service, and Construction, you will attend design meetings and ensure that accurate scopes and specification documents are in place prior to commencing cost planning.  You will oversee the tracking of changes from the original cost plan, scope and specification so that all projects changes are reported on before CVR.  Post CVR changes will be reported as part of the CVR.
• Preparing construction cost analysis to support the development of accurate future cost planning of projects and feeding in “as built” costs and risk from live projects.  Demonstrate continuous improvement mindset to the commercial management of design led one off projects.
• Arrange and adjudicate early stage assessment of the cost planning, market testing and procurement stages thereby ensuring estimated project start on site dates are deliverable.  Build contingency into the project schedule so that the wider Commercial team can accommodate change of programmes and milestones.
• Approve sub-contractor orders in line with the Groups Delegated level of authority.
• Approve variation orders and development changes in line with the Groups Delegated level of authority.
• Assist the Commercial Director with monthly collation of Regional Cost & Cashflow monitoring against half year & full year targets.
• Provide assistance to Financial Department in the recovery of outstanding monies.
• Monitor and facilitate the recovery of retention and the like.
• Ensure correct contractual procedures are operated for both Main Contracts and Subcontracts.
• Monitor that subcontract conditions are ‘Back to Back’ with main contract conditions or with maximum risk transfer.
• Forecast Out-turn Margin/Commercial Analysis / programme / progress in conjunction with Line Management and review monthly.
• Forecast contract turnover in conjunction with Line Management and adjust as necessary.
• Monitor and record individual performances on an ongoing basis together with annual PDRs.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams, including deputising for the Commercial Director as required.

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 empower us 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, 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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We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Manager to join our team within Vistry Eastern Counties, at our office in Brentwood, Essex. As a key player in the development process, you will lead on all matters of planning from early site feasibility studies working with the land and technical teams to inform acquisition, through to overseeing the planning process and seeing the site through to delivery working with our delivery and production teams.

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.

• 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…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Architecture or Planning Degree or Degree in Design, such as, Urban Layout, Landscape, Architectural Technology or;
• Relevant experience in the industry.
• At least 3/5 years experience working within a residential house builder
• Knowledge or other design packages (photoshop, JPA designer, sketch-up)
• Experience or people management and project leading.
• Able to influence and persuade others to their point of view;
• Capable of implementing change and of using their initiative;
• Resilient, positive, confident and assertive but diplomatic;
• Strong mathematical ability;
• Able to manage and lead a team;
• A good communicator/listener;
• An awareness of the social and environmental impact of your work;
• Accurate with an eye for detail.
• Capable of strategic vision
• Decision making, problem solving, and multi-tasking
• Able to work under pressure and work proactively.
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when business needs require it

Desirable –

• MRTPI qualified
• Achieved or working towards part 3 architect accreditation,
• Achieved or working towards a BSc or an NVQ in Architectural Technology
• Membership of the (CIAT) Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists or the RIBA

• Work closely with the Land Team to identify potential sites that meet with the business criteria, and assess new business opportunities, undertake feasibility work, and assist/advise in the preparation of bid/offer documentation as required.
• Managing the Business Planning Strategy and compliance, advising on the promotion of the sites/opportunities, and coordinating the planning development plans and planning applications.
• Appoint, Manage and lead Consultants in the preparation of town planning and new housing proposals, in line with company strategy, to produce robust and timely planning applications for submission to the appropriate planning authority.
• Manage and promote the existing Business housing brands and portfolio’s to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company.
• Manage Planning submission to an agreed programme and obtain clean planning consents for proposals.
• Monitor, record, and maintain schedules/trackers to ensure all S106 obligations are met, and Planning conditions are discharged in a timely and effective manner.
• Working with key stakeholders involved in the project, including external clients and government agencies, to ensure that appropriate and viable developments are achieved and delivered at the earliest opportunity.
• Identify and mitigate against risk and work with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to manage risk the pre-start risk of projects.
• Work alongside other members of the team to ensure that the Planning proposals meet the business plan.
• Manage applications through the determination process, leading with all stakeholder engagement.
• Provide detailed Planning handovers to the delivery team upon receipt of successful planning consents.
• Providing counsel and representation at key planning meetings and appeal hearings
• Attend and represent the Business (as required) at proposal meetings, planning consent boards, appeal panels and public inquiries.
• Advising stakeholders on planning policy and regulations and offering hands-on advice to management and producing reports for senior staff.
• When required, organise, lead/attend and minute client and/or internal project meetings acting in a professional manner to positively represent Vistry Group.
• Resolve problems in collaboration with the project teams and colleagues and share learning to champion continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of schemes.
• Network with new and existing clients to identify opportunities to expand the business.
• Comply with all Group’s policies including Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Any other task deemed necessary to the role.

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 empower us 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, 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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We have an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry Services, at our Brentwood office working within our Special Projects division.

As our Assistant Technical Manager, you will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the technical management team in the planning, co-ordination and design functions on each allocated project from Tender to Post Contract.

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.

• 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…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Experience and understanding of maintaining Technical schedules
• Able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision in an assistant and administrative.
• capacity
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external partners
• Strong IT skills and experience of using computers, preferably Excel, Power Projects & Word.
• Ability to prioritise and organise our work
• Knowledge and understanding of residential or contracting developments
• Professional qualification from recognised institution or experience in an appropriate role
• Evidence of an understanding of financial, legal, and planning processes.
• Architecture, Engineering or Project Management experience in either a development
• company or professional practice.
• An ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management with respect to Client,
• Professional Practices and site operators, both internal and external to the Company.
• An understanding of the construction process.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience using a document management system such as Viewpoint/4P/Docelite

• Assist the Technical Managers in compiling Pre-Construction Information Packs, O&M and
• H&S Files and other handover documentation packs.
• Support collation of QA records for final record information packs.
• Assist the Technical Managers with checking of all drawings.
• Monitor sub-contractors’ approvals and keep up dated approvals schedule in line with build
• Update and co-ordinate technical reports and schedules
• Set up EDMS system for all jobs.
• Assist training new Technical Administrators that join.
• Assist with creation of and update Logistics Plans with Construction team.
• Liaise with Local Authority, Building Control and Warranty providers for approvals and
• Create and update Local Authority, Building Control and Warranty schedules and approvals.
• Assist with setting up central project directories and utility contact lists.
• Monitor and obtain all critical certificates to ensure documentation is in place for handovers.
• Assist with obtaining section agreements and technical approvals.
• Assist in obtaining local authority licencing quotes and utility company quotes.
• Obtain licences as required for road closure, build over, over sail etc
• Ensure all CDM documentation is up to date for the role of PD under the CDM regulations
• Ensure the RAMs are approved in line with programme and approval schedule kept up to date
• Assisting the technical manager and document controllers in ensuring accurate and effective
• information management including filing and distribution.
• Support consultants, subcontractors, clients and client in the use of the EDMS.
• Attend site meetings as required to assist the Technical Manager
• Collate and respond to RFI’s in liaison with the Technical Manager

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 empower us 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, 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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