Adoptions Manager

Vistry Group PLC; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Adoptions Manager to oversee the timely and cost-efficient adoption of completed estate roads and public spaces. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams to ensure compliance and quality during infrastructure works. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, a civil engineering background, and the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively. With a competitive salary, benefits, and a commitment to integrity and quality, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainable community development.

Benefits

Company Car or Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Annual Bonus

Up to 33 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance at 4x Salary

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Employee Rewards Portal

Volunteering Days

Competitive Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with housing developers or Highway/Drainage Authority.
• Knowledge of estate road and sewer construction & inspection.

Responsibilities

• Manage the adoption of estate roads, sewers, and public spaces.
• Coordinate with Build & Commercial Departments for project completion.
• Ensure compliance with Highway & Water Industry standards.

Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Civil Engineering Qualification (Degree, HND, or HNC)

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for an Adoptions Manager to join our team within Vistry Southern, at our Basingstoke office in Hampshire. As our Adoptions Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and ensuring the timely, cost-efficient adoption of completed estate roads, sewers, pumping stations, and public open spaces. You will collaborate with Engineers/Engineering Managers to develop technical agreements during build stages and work with Build and Commercial teams towards project completion, ensuring timely sign-offs and minimizing errors and barriers to adoption/hand-over.

You will also manage company and technical project bonds, sectional agreement trackers, and report on outstanding bonds and overrun costs.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• 2 Volunteering days per year
• Private medical insurance (employee paid)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme via salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Share save and incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal and more benefits

What we expect from you

• Align with our values: Integrity, Caring, and Quality
• Relevant experience with a recognized housing developer or Highway/Drainage Authority
• Knowledge of estate road and sewer construction & inspection
• Understanding of Highway & Water Industry standards
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Awareness of the impact of work on residents and business
• Commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Decision-making, problem-solving, multitasking abilities
• Influencing and persuading skills
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Team player with stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable qualifications

• Civil Engineering qualification (Degree, HND, or HNC)

More about the Adoptions Manager role

• Coordinate with Build & Commercial Departments for sign-off and handover
• Attend sites during infrastructure works to monitor quality and address issues
• Ensure submission and approval of surveys and compliance documents
• Respond to Road Safety Audits for sign-off
• Work with engineering teams to facilitate infrastructure agreements and deeds
• Investigate barriers to adoption and pursue solutions
• Assist in preparing Adoption Plans, Deed Plans, and statutory processes
• Manage external consultants and oversee their performance and costs
• Develop pre-construction costs
• Maintain professional relationships with authorities and management bodies
• Coordinate with subcontractors and the Commercial Department
• Manage utility works and installations for adoptions
• Arrange and oversee site inspections and remedial works
• Keep updated on highways and drainage procedures and codes

About us

We build more than homes; we’re making Vistry. As a responsible developer and award-winning employer, we live by our ethos of doing the right thing. Our values—integrity, caring, and quality—guide us in developing sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We operate in a partnership-led way, with renowned brands like Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, and Countryside Homes. We are a UK Green Building Council member, a top five housebuilder, and have received numerous awards including Top Employer and Global Top Inspiring Workplaces.

Join us in making Vistry a reality.

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