Senior Contracts Manager

 

Main characteristics

Location

Simpson, Buckinghamshire

Company

Vistry Group

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Construction / Skilled Trades

Job summary

In a Nutshell

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Contracts Manager to join our team within Vistry Works, covering sites across Bedford, Cambridge and South Midlands. As our Senior Contracts Manager you will be responsible for the overall running of numerous sites, with an emphasis being placed on the planning and programming of works and high-level issue that do not fall within the day-day running of the sites.

You will receive Site/plot call off's and will process these along with other key personnel. You will assist in scheduling labour/materials and ensure these are apportioned to the appropriate sites correctly. You will be responsible for ensuring programming is undertaken in a way that minimise any delays/disruptions and allows operations to run efficiently.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Agile working possible (dependent on role)
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare and Dental Insurance
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
Share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefitsIn return, what we would like from you

Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
Experience operating on large volume, fast paced developments within the new build housing sector.
Proven track record of planning/programming Timber frame
History of working within or closely alongside production/construction departments
Knowledge of Timber Frame/MMC construction.
An ability to use written and verbal forms of communication effectively with all stakeholders and to keep people engaged and updated throughout the build process and at key times.
Good level of IT skills and proficient in numerous packages such as MS Excel/PowerPoint/Word, Coins and Asta
Health & Safety focused with a deep understanding of Health & Safety standards within the industry
Sound understanding of Building Regulations and NHBC standards.
Commercially astute with a strong awareness/experience of working with budgets/constraints and ensuring company targets are achieved.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and engage people operating within all levels of the business either directly or indirectly employed.
Forward thinking, with the ability to see problems coming before they arise and think strategically to overcome them.
Experienced in producing plans, estimating budgets and timescales for contracts.
Ability to work closely within a team or autonomously.
A driven individual who is a 'self-starter' with a desire to 'be the best'.
Full UK driving licence.
Higher education studies within the Built Environment
Broad commercial experience at an appropriate level within the Timber Frame /Manufacturing sector
An interest in MMC and Sustainability factors with an awareness of future products/initiatives
A strong understanding/awareness of Health & Safety associated with manufacturing, production, logistics, construction, and on-site installation.More about the Senior Contracts Manager role

Assist in the preparation of tenders for clients and commercial bids to support bringing in new business and ensure existing projects are performing as per tender documents/pre-start meeting initiatives/
Assist in the discussion, drafting and reviewing of business contract terms and conditions.
Regular reviewing of H&S documents including RAMS and key paperwork in line with company policies
Regular reviewing of build routes/stages/fire assessment plans to ensure manufacturing is undertaken in line with these and any changes are communicated within the business in a timely manner and any subsequent changes are made accordingly.
Ensure H&S documentation that affects/relates to Vistry Works is in place on all outlets.
Liaise with the Construction Director and Vistry Works Factories on programmes and schedules, and the coordination of all on-site activities involving timber frame erection.
Chair/attend pre-order/pre-start meetings and actively engage in discussions regarding items associated with/that affect timber frame delivery.
Chair/attend regular meetings with stakeholders from numerous disciplines during the construction phase to ensure works are undertaken to the required H&S and quality standards.
Developing internal processes that improve/enhance operations and continually strive to implement improvements and efficiencies.
Ensuring enabling works are completed on time to facilitate materials/labour dates are achieved and re-arrange schedules should issues arise.
Keeping delays to a minimum and following strict processes that eradicate delays and managing/reducing their impact to the business.
Regular reporting of onsite progress including WIP, quality control, H&S aspects, and commercial issues.
Detailed programming and planning of deliveries and labour to meet build programmes.
Managing the on-site erection team(s), ensuring that the required quality standards are met, that the team(s) understand their role and responsibilities and carry out their duties in a professional manner.
Responsible for resolving issues with the erection process and providing feedback to the production and/or design teams to prevent repeat issues, including completing the handover procedure.
Responsible for ensuring that the Company complies will all appropriate statutory requirements and guidelines appropriate to your department.
Developing relationships with competitors
Working in various locations nationally as and when required
Assisting in developing/expanding the sub-contract/direct labour levels nationally and as per geographical demands.
Reporting to the Construction Director regarding the day-to-day on-site operations as well as exceptional activities of the Company as appropriate.Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us

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

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