Assistant Contracts Manager

In a Nutshell…

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Contracts Manager to join our team within Vistry Works. As our Assistant Contracts Manager, you are responsible for assisting the Senior Contracts Manager(s) in overseeing operational activities, including the management of on-site erection Timber Frame systems and all associated tasks. You will be covering sites across numerous locations - across the North East and Yorkshire.

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.

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 
• 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…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Experience on large volume, fast paced developments within the new build housing sector
• History of working within or closely alongside production/construction departments
• Knowledge of Timber Frame/MMC construction
• Ability to use written and verbal forms of communication effectively
• Good level of IT skills, proficient in packages such as MS Excel/PowerPoint/Word, Coins and Asta
• Health & Safety focussed with a deep understanding of H&S standards within the industry
• Experience in forming teams and developing a culture of the highest of standards
• Sound understanding of Building Regulations and NHBC standards
• Commercially astute with a strong awareness of working with budgets/constraints and ensuring targets are achieved.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, ability to motivate and engage people at all levels
• Forward thinking, with ability to see problems coming 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

More about the Assistant Contracts Manager role…

• 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/
• Discussing, 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.
• Ensuring H&S documentation that affects/relates to Vistry Works is in place on all outlets.
• Liaising with the Construction Director and Vistry Works Factories on programmes and schedules, and the coordination of all on-site activities involving timber frame erection.
• Chairing/attending pre-order/pre-start meetings and actively engaging in discussions regarding items associated with/that affect timber frame delivery.
• Chairing/attending 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

Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us…

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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