Project Manager - Vistry Group PLC : Job Details

Role overview

• ID: 2024-6102
• Entity: Vistry
• Region: Vistry Bristol
• Department: Build
• Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Job Location: Bristol, Avon
• Date Posted: 19.08.2024

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team within Vistry Bristol, at our Bath Road site in Bristol (BS4 3EW). As our Project Manager you will manage key information, engineering and working drawing packages to enable any given residential development to be built as intended and to obtain all necessary technical approvals.

• Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you...
  • Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
  • Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
  • 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...
• In return, what we would like from you...
  • Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
  • CSCS Card
  • Valid SMSTS Certificate
  • Experience working on new build multi story projects or housing projects
  • RC Frame construction experience 
  • Ability to analyse technical and commercial aspects of developments and apply solutions in terms of time, cost, quality, and best use of available resources
  • A proven operational, team player who can set direction and delivery within challenging market conditions
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Creates a positive environment which drives a culture of respect and mutual support within their team
  • Creates consensus through influence and persuasion with the ability to inspire others

  Desirable...

  • Valid First Aid at Work Certificate
  • NVQ Level 3-4 BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar
  • Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate
  • Valid LOLER certificate
  • Qualified to the required CIOB Grade applicable at the time in accordance with group policy
  • Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety obligations and building legislation
  • A good understanding of the considerate contractor’s requirements to achieve high scores
• More about the Project Manager role...
  • Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, staff and supply.
  • chain within their control under the strict observance of the Vistry safety policy.
  • Drive delivery of continuous safety improvements.
  • Overall responsibility for the successful safe completion of the project: quality, time, procurement, client interface and to lead by example in all that they do.
  • Management of internal/external design team/consultants to meet project deadlines.
  • Encourage and coach team members to develop their skills, giving regular feedback and providing challenging learning experiences.
  • Ensure employees feel motivated and engaged to deliver excellence.
  • Recruit and promote the best people available to meet business needs.
  • Manage liaisons, interfaces and contacts with customers and stakeholder such that positive and ongoing customer relationships are maintained.
  • Manage all correspondence related to the project.
  • Ensure that detailed plans are developed commensurate with the overall project plan such that material, resources, and supply chain can be procured and scheduled.
  • Chair site meetings; progress meetings, safety meetings and project reviews with all stakeholders as appropriate.
  • Ensure that all additional work is identified, fully costed, and agreed with the client.
  • Understand and appreciate the commercial implications and drivers within the construction process and incorporate these within decision making.
  • Strategically produces and regularly reviews the project programme (including Procurement & Design) to ensure completion on time.
  • Ensure Vistry processes on site are adhered to.
  • Ensure all team members are fully inducted and carry out role specific requirements, identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Ensure team members understand any sustainability practices relevant to their role, and encourage continuous improvement.

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us...

We’re Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they’re needed most.

You’re probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there’s nowhere better to build your career. We’re proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.

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Benefits

Agile Working

Offers a flexible way of working.

Annual Leave

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

Pension with Legal & General

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

Volunteer Days

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

Why Vistry

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