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We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Manager to join our team within Vistry East Anglia, at our office in Peterborough. As our Construction Manager, you will be overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual agreements. They manage contracts, negotiate with clients and subcontractors, and supervise project teams. The role also involves managing risks, ensuring quality control, and maintaining health and safety 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
• 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
• ONC or HNC in Building Construction or NVQ Level 4/5 or similar
• SMSTS
• Demonstrable career progression within the construction industry

• Manage site teams to meet performance targets and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Contribute to the construction strategy review for new developments.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental compliance across all sites.
• Monitor build progress, implement delay mitigation strategies, and report on regional progress.
• Participate in CVR meetings, ensuring project financials align with budgets and timelines.
• Ensure timely project deliverables and accurate progress records.
• Visit sites regularly to support teams and ensure compliance.
• Foster relationships with external stakeholders like NHBC and monitor program timelines and budgets.
• Ensure site compliance with SHE policies, conduct inductions, and promote safety solutions.
• Oversee customer service training, monitor quality for handovers, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assist with subcontractor vetting, review quality reports, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop and monitor construction programs, coordinating with technical and commercial teams.
• Ensure high site presentation standards and oversee recruitment, appraisals, and employee development.
• Manage performance issues, disciplinary actions, and maintain a harassment-free environment.

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 a Trainee Sales Consultant to join our team within Vistry East Anglia, based at one of our developments in Littleport or Oundle or Corby or the Peterborough area to support existing Sales Consultants across the region.

As our Trainee Sales Consultant you will be responsible for supporting the Sales Consultants in the day to day running of the regional sales offices in accordance with the customer journey. Working with the Sales Consultants, give support to the sales process with customers, maintaining necessary records and documentation during all stages of the sales progress across several sites and housing ranges within the sales hub and assist with the delivery of successful continual sales at all sites within the designated sales offices.

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
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance – 4 x your annual salary
• Share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• 5 GCSEs / GCE including Mathematics / English (at C grade or above).
• Experience working in a customer facing role.
• Experience in generating leads and sales through telephone-based business development.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Proven track record of exceptional sales
• Excellent IT skills with demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to handle complaints and difficult situations
• Strong negotiation and sales skills
• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• An interest in property and the housing market
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Patience and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• A friendly, trustworthy, and professional attitude
• The ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets.
• Willing to be flexible in respect of day to day duties and hours worked
• Willing to travel to all sales sites, including regional offices
• Full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.

• Proactively seek out prospective sales and follow up all enquiries with telephone communication and marketing literature to optimise the business opportunity for sales across all sites within the designated sales offices
• Support with the creation and delivery of informative and clear Virtual tours of sites and house plots to all customers within the designated sales offices
• Assist with any implementation of new innovation in fulfilling the business targets on new home sales across all sites within the designated sales office.
• Support the Sales Consultants with customer negotiations to ensure the best sales outcome for the business
• Utilise all technology available to ensure innovation in generating sales in differing environmental and economic conditions
• Assist the Sales Consultants with pre-booked customers visits as required, ensuring that these are arranged at suitable times and are undertaken effectively.
• Travel to all sites within the specified sales hub’s area to undertake pre booked customer appointments as required
• Develop a detailed knowledge of all Bovis Homes and Linden Homes sites and the build progress within the specified office to ensure each customer is given every opportunity to purchase a new home
• Develop a detailed knowledge of all Bovis Homes and Linden Homes house types and plots available and upcoming within all sites within specified office to ensure each customer is given every opportunity to purchase a new home.
• At all times follow the sales process as set out in the Sales induction training and development and Procedure Guide with every customer.
• Proactively working as a member of the sales team within the area and demonstrating effective team working skills with others who may be in the same office area or area.
• Learn how to evaluate each sales process with customers as to how the sale can be achieved more effectively, efficiently, and profitably for the Company.
• Assist with the proactive selling of all types of customer extras across all reservations to drive additional profit for the Company as required.
• Ensure every customer contact is recorded on the relevant IT system and in line with GDPR.
• Deal with all customers in a polite, friendly, and efficient manner.
• Support the Sales Consultants in ensuring that customers are kept fully and regularly informed of the progress of their purchase.
• Develop a detailed knowledge of all relevant purchase assistance schemes, alternative site and house type options as directed by the Company, to ensure every customer is offered a bespoke choice of sales and purchase options for them.
• Work with the Site teams across all Hub sites when required to understand the progress of build of current plots and prospective plots in order to provide customer information to the sites and, in turn, clearly communicate with the customer.
• Implement the Company’s continuous drive to deliver excellent customer service by advocating the customer journey and consistently exceeding customer expectations.
• When required, support the Sales Consultants to deliver high quality home demonstrations both virtually and face to face in conjunction with the build/maintenance teams in the home that the customer has purchased.
• Carry out daily tasks required for each of the specified sites within the designated office.
• Support colleagues within all sales hubs to ensure all aspects of the sales process are completed to the required standard with all customers.
• Ensure all relevant stakeholders and colleagues working within the relevant sales office are informed of key departmental developments.
• Take responsibility for all company property and equipment across each site within the specified sales office.

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 to join our team within Vistry East Anglia, at our Peterborough office. As our Technical Manager, you will take the lead on managing a small technical team who will be responsible for all technical matters across a number of projects within the region.

You will demonstrate a pro-active approach to management, design development, working within a team environment from the project’s inception through to its completion.

You will be tasked with the control of the complete design process involving the management of consultants, the production of information in accordance with the key dates, liaison with the relevant statutory and local authorities and other internal and external stakeholders as necessary. To ensure the designs complies to all necessary legislation, associated standards and Vistry Group specification, policy, and procedures.

Your role requires an excellent base level of Health & Safety, Environmental and Technical knowledge, including a good working knowledge of the Highways & Drainage, Building Regulations, NHBC Standards, Planning, and Affordable Housing.

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
• Full Current UK Driving License or equivalent
• Experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or contractor
• Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word
• Proven ability in a Technical Coordinator/Manager role of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results
• Excellent organisation and time management with ability to multitask
• Commercially aware
• Ability to make decisions within authority
• Able to work as a team member
• Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions
• Strong mathematical ability
• Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others
• Professional aptitude and appearance at all times
• Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company
• Driven to achieve customer satisfaction
• Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work
• Be able to work effectively in a team
• Good level of communication skills, with the necessity to liaise with internal staff and external bodies
• Be practical and methodical with good analytical skills
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it

Desirable…

• BTEC HND/HNC, Degree or similar in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering
• Member of a professional body such as: ICE, CIAT, CIOB
• Principal Designer and associated Health and Safety training/ qualifications
• Use of Viewpoint drawing management system
• Proficient use of Auto Cad
• Management of technical fees and services cost to complete

• Comply with the company Life of Site processes.
• Managing and developing a team across a number of projects through their life-cycle.
• Undertake key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015.
• Completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with group policy.
• Manage the delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion.
• Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with group procedures.
• Manage consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans.
• Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability.
• Manage submission of designs and securing technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 and S278.
• Following technical approval being granted, managing timely completion of legal agreements.
• Manage utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner.
• Manage street naming with local authority, complete plot list and distribute internally and externally of the business.
• Assist in production of Sales brochure, legal and sales handover meetings.
• Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings,
• Manage consultants to deliver the house type working drawing packs and liaise with key suppliers to provide ancillary drawing information for tender, construction and sales packs.
• Prepare all drawings and documents for engineering and superstructure elements for tender, followed by the construction issue and sales handover.
• Manage the accuracy of information supplied by all departments to ensure no discrepancies.
• Submission of all information to building control and warranty providers and obtaining approval of same, obtaining SAP/HEM Assessments together with PEA’ and EPC’s, etc.
• Obtaining and collating all ancillary specialist drawings including hot water supply, heating, kitchen, stair, lintels, p.c. ground floors, and precast upper floors.
• Attending and chairing Pre-Start Meetings and briefing all departments on matters related to the engineering and working drawings.
• Manage information and liaise with architects, civil and structural engineers and landscape architects, ensuring consistency between various designs.
• Assist the Land, Planning & Development teams with advice during the land acquisition stage and assist in the information to discharge of planning conditions.
• To monitor and report against the technical fee and utility budgets.
• Resolve all technical related queries including conducting site visits 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 a fantastic opportunity for a Development Manager to join our team within Vistry East Anglia, at our Peterborough office. As our Development Manager, you will be responsible for the pre-construction phases of development projects, overseeing all legal, design and planning issues and coordinating with estimating, mobilisation, and construction teams.

The Development Manager will be expected to coordinate the skills and resources of each function within the organisation together with appointing and managing external consultants to ensure that each development is optimized through efficient management.

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
• As a minimum, educated to A level standard or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position
• Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience in a development role within the Construction, Property Development or Housing Industry
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead the development process
• Good geographic knowledge of the area
• Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail
• Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals
• Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation
• Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise
• Able to work under own initiative, having good decision-making skills and a keen sense of responsibility
• Professional manner
• Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
• Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels
• Able to travel on a regular basis throughout the area, with access to a vehicle on a daily basis
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it

Desirable…

• A desire to continue with further education
• Experience of all stages of development including legal, design, planning related activities, and health and safety

• Assist the Land / New Business department during the pre-development programme and in certain instances to lead on land acquisition or renegotiation of terms on existing projects. Give advice to ensure all development issues are addressed in outline at the outset prior to conclusion of the purchase process and where appropriate coordination with the Technical team.
• Ensuring the active involvement of the Development Team to facilitate early Handover of prospective Development sites from the Land / New Business Team to the full Project Team
• Settlement of the Construction Budget and programme, monitoring all Developments through a thorough review of development co-ordination checklists on a regular basis. Set realistic programmes to determine construction starts, sales opening and selling periods.
• Management of the relevant Development Budgets and programme information in line with the Development Appraisal system at all times.
• Liaison with the Legal department / appointed Solicitor / Technical department as required to ensure all relevant documentation is available at the requisite time including:
  • Conveyance Plans
  • Section 38 / 104 Agreements
  • Open Space Agreements
  • Service Wayleaves / Easements
  • Freehold Transfer Contracts
• Carry out duties in compliance with the Company’s ISO9001 accreditation.
• Support the Group Environmental Policy.
• Prepare and submit a Post Investment Review and Ensure Project Close out Reports are completed and concluded, where appropriate via the Technical Team.
• Drive the progress of each project by active management and mitigate against slippage, to ensure the Development Programme is delivered to set timescales.
• Carry out Land Appraisals using Group software and ensure accurate ongoing monitoring and updating for budgeting purposes.
• Prepare reports and risk registers to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance.
• Appoint Solicitors via the framework. Work with land agents and appointed legal advisors to negotiate and agree land contracts, ensuring any development related matters are fully resolved prior to entering contracts.
• Work with clients and their agents to negotiate and agree the form of building contract (Development Agreement or JCT) in conjunction with the Legal Director and other internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Appoint and manage consultant teams e.g. architects, engineers, to produce scheme specific information and ensure the timely submission of schemes to the appropriate planning authority and statutory bodies in line with agreed timescales.
• Procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design.
• Maintain excellent communication with the project team and internal stakeholders to ensure relevant information is correctly shared and circulated, and all actions are progressed in a timely manner.
• Identify and mitigate against risk and work with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to manage risk prestart on site.
• When required, organise and lead/ attend client meetings acting in a professional manner to positively represent the company at all times.
• Follow the internal development process, ensuring all systems are maintained with accurate information at all times.
• Resolve problems in collaboration with the project teams and colleagues and share learning to champion continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of schemes.
• Promote and represent the company when appropriate in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company.
• When required, assess new business opportunities, undertake feasibility work, and prepare ‘offer documentation’ as required.
• Network with new and existing clients to identify opportunities to expand the business.
• To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary from time to time.

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 new opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry East Anglia, at our Peterborough office. As our Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all costs relating to our projects. Your focus is to minimise the costs of a project and enhance margin and value for money, whilst still achieving the required standards and quality. This will also include procurement, subcontract management inclusive of administration of the contract, monthly payments, and final account settlement.

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
• HNC in Surveying or Construction or equivalent
• Experience of working within the Construction industry for a residential housing developer
• Excellent IT, analytical and communication skills
• Strong mathematical ability
• Ability to assess and analyse information
• Good business sense
• Good understanding of budget management
• Negotiating and networking skills
• COINs user experience
• Enthusiasm
• Flexibility
• Able to work within a busy team and under pressure
• Good team working skills
• Accurate with an eye for detail
• A methodical approach
• Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it

Desirable…

• HND or higher qualification
• Professional membership of MCIOB or RICS preferable or working towards such qualification
• National House builder experience
• Different methods of construction i.e. Timber Frame

• Working closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication.
• Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings.
• Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise.
• Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes.
• Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors.
• Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required.
• Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget.
• Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team.
• Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works.
• Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order.
• Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations.
• Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser’s extras.
• Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates.
• Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates.
• Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client’s agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs).
• Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties.
• Liaise with the Customer Service department on post-completion defects, providing cost advice where necessary.
• Attend site meetings, project team meetings, subcontractor meetings and surveying meetings as required.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams.

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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Job title: Technical Project Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Peterborough (Hybrid)

Are you a skilled Technical Project Manager with an interest in delivering complex IT infrastructure projects? Do you thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, managing multiple priorities and working with senior stakeholders across a global business?

Our Project Services team within ABF Business Technology Services (BTS) is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You’ll play a key role in delivering a portfolio of technology projects for our Corporate (ABF Head Office) business – from cloud migrations and office moves to system upgrades and new software implementations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute effectively across a diverse, global group while gaining exposure to a wide range of technologies and business functions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent IT infrastructure and technology projects, ensuring delivery on time, to scope, and within budget.
• Oversee project planning and governance, including project definition workshops, initiation documents, and risk registers.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, building solid relationships across ABF’s corporate functions and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage budgets and reporting, producing regular highlight reports, financial tracking, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate technical resources and schedules, ensuring seamless handover into service transition.
• Facilitate change management, ensuring new systems and infrastructure are successfully embedded into business operations.
• Apply quality assurance principles, ensuring all documentation and deliverables meet agreed standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, identifying lessons learned and opportunities to enhance delivery practices within BTS.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience as a Technical Project Manager or IT Project Manager, delivering infrastructure or technology projects end-to-end.
• Comprehensive understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and applications (e.g., telephony, cloud, networking, or software upgrades).
• Stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Demonstrable experience managing budgets, timelines, and risk across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, balancing competing priorities in a constantly evolving environment.
• Problem-solving skills, and professional integrity.
• Experience in project documentation, governance, and reporting.
• Desirable: Formal project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile) and/or ITIL Foundation .

Location

Hybrid, a mix of office and homeworking. This role will be based at our Peterborough offices on the Lynchwood Business Park. The office has recently been renovated and along with a modern work environment has great public transport links, free onsite parking, free drink facilities, free lunch option each day and a great team culture.

Associated British Foods Business Technology Services  are co ntinually reviewing our  benefits to ensure our staff feel rewarded…

Associated British Foods is a global giant when it comes to the world of food processing and retail. Our ingredients division is the world’s second-largest producer of both sugar and baker’s yeast and our grocery brands occupy leading positions across the globe meaning that, in the UK, nine out of ten households use our brands.

Associated British Foods Business Technology Services (BTS) was first established in 2008 to deliver a centralised IT infrastructure and service to our fellow ABF businesses. We have now grown and operate in over 185 locations spread across 23 countries supported by a fantastic team of nearly 200. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we’re looking for people who are eager to join us in supporting and delivering this vision.

We want you to be a part of our future and to support you, so below are a handful of some of our benefits that are offered to our employees.

• AB Foods BTS match up to 10% pension (contributory)
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday per calendar year
• Discounts on ABF products such as Twinings, Silverspoon, Pataks and Ryvita
• 24/7 free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you as and when necessary

We’re looking for dedicated and conscientious people who embrace and live our values. If you are an individual who thrives in a collaborative, trusting and pioneering work environment, ABF could be the right company for you.

All recruitment activities into our ABF BTS team are supported by our AB Agri business.

Making your application

Ready to apply? Great! Simply register your details and upload your CV via our careers website – it usually takes just a few minutes.  Please do not delay making your application. In the event of a high candidate response to this vacancy we may close the application period before the date shown and without notice.

So that we can support you to perform at your best, please let us know of any adjustments that may be required throughout the recruitment process by emailing

As part of your application, we ask you to answer some equal opportunities questions that help us to monitor how inclusive our recruitment process is and identify areas we can improve in. This information is anonymised, separate from your application and is never seen by the hiring panel. You can choose not to answer these questions with no impact on your application.

ABF BTS recruitment is supported by our AB Agri group and we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We have a PSL and do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Job title: Business Support Co-ordinator

Location: Peterborough (Hybrid - 3 days a week in the office).

Package includes: Salary from £30,000 plus a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and reward your impact, including discretionary performance related bonus, private healthcare, and a matched pension contribution of up to 10%.

Do you enjoy working at the heart of a business, building trusted relationships, and keeping senior teams on track? Are you confident, organised, and ready to support leaders in delivering on key priorities?

We’re looking for a Business Support Co-ordinator to join our Central team. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Chief of Staff and Executive Office to provide seamless support to our C-Suite leaders. From managing key processes and coordinating stakeholder communications to ensuring business priorities are tracked and delivered, you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing the goals of our senior leadership team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing proactive administrative and operational support to the Chief of Staff, EA/PA, and senior stakeholders
• Managing CEO, GPPD and office-related expenses, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Coordinating mandate paperwork, purchase orders (POs), and invoicing processes
• Supporting with travel bookings, off-site events, and leadership meeting logistics
• Scheduling and administering CEO/GPPD new joiner induction sessions
• Managing recognition schemes across Central Finance, GTS, and P&P functions
• Tracking business requests and deadlines on behalf of the Chief of Staff, providing timely updates
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations and materials to support senior leadership communications

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in business administration, executive support, or a similar role within a corporate environment
• Proficient organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence to engage senior leaders
• A proactive and results-driven approach, with resilience when challenges arise
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), with the ability to learn new systems (e.g., Smartsheet, SharePoint, Concur, Power BI)
• Detailed attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in expenses, invoicing, and reporting
• Experience preparing presentations and supporting senior leadership meetings
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and ensure seamless business operations

Location

Hybrid, a mix of office and homeworking. This role will be based at our Peterborough offices on the Lynchwood Business Park. The office has recently been renovated and along with a modern work environment has great public transport links, free onsite parking, free drink facilities, free lunch option each day and a great team culture.

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Rewarding your passion

When you join us, you'll do meaningful work and be rewarded fairly for it. From annual salary reviews and incentive bonus, ongoing career development and enhanced family, financial and wellbeing benefits – these are just some of the ways we reward you - from day one. 

About us

We’re AB Agri, part of Associated British Foods (ABF plc) and we’re passionate about feeding the world responsibly and affordably by making quality animal feed, creating nutrition and technology-based products, and offering data services for the agri-food industry. 

Application Notes

We hope you feel that AB Agri is somewhere you can thrive and so we’d love to hear from you. We get a lot of applications for our roles and sometimes need to close the process early so register your details and upload your CV via our careers website as soon as you can – it will only take a few minutes.

When you do, we’ll ask you some equal opportunities questions just to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive – or show us areas we can improve. This information is anonymised, separate from your application and is never seen by the hiring panel. You can choose not to answer these questions and this won’t affect your application.

Apply today or contact our recruitment team for more information.

Agencies and media sales

AB Agri group politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We don’t accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.