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We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team within Vistry South East, at our Burgess Hill site in Sussex. As our Project Manager, you will be responsible for the Control and delivery of our Major Construction projects. Also, to oversee and support the control and delivery of projects to meet Client Requirements (safety, quality, cost, time, etc.) such that all budget, risk, specification, project timescales, customer and business objectives are met in full.

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 storey projects or housing projects
Experience in the management of Health and Safety
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
Reputation for integrity, maturity and sound business judgment and be totally comfortable leading and working in a team environmentDesirable...
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
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Project and Asta Team plan
Experience working on new build multi storey projects or housing projects
Experience in the management of Health and Safety
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