Project Manager
- Leicester
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- Valid SMSTS Certificate
- Construction-related academic qualification; BSc, or HNC or time-served tradesperson with proven track record in Site Management
- Experience working on new build residential multi story 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 judgement and be totally comfortable leading and working in a team environment.
- Qualified to the required CIOB Grade applicable at the time in accordance with group policy
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Asta Power Project
- Managing all aspects of the build process
- Good working knowledge of the JCT D&B contract
- 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.
- 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, from commencement on site to a snag free PC.
- In collaboration with the Project Design Co-ordinator, management of internal/external design team/consultants to meet project deadlines and contract design requirements
- Work collaboratively with the project MQS, QS and Buying team to procure efficiently and to programme to meet both the budget and programme needs
- 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
- Assist in the recruitment of the best people available to meet project needs
- Manage liaisons, interfaces and contacts with project client 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, including the production of formal client and internal project reports and drop line programmes
- 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