Construction Programmer

Vistry Group PLC; Bagnall; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Up to 39 days leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Share save schemes

Job summary

Vistry Group PLC is seeking a Construction Programmer at the West Malling office to develop and update construction schedules, coordinate site routes and layouts with Construction Managers, and track progress through reports and site visits.

You will maintain key tracking systems and collaborate with senior management on EOTs, LADs and other contractual obligations, ensuring alignment across departments and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction scheduling and planning.
• Familiarity with EOTs and LADs and other contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update construction schedules for projects.
• Coordinate site routes and layout plans with Construction Managers.
• Track project progress via regular reports and site visits.
• Maintain tracking systems (Build Sales Tracker, Milestone Tracker, Timber Frame schedules).
• Collaborate with senior management on EOTs, LADs and other contractual obligations.

Skills

Schedule development

Progress tracking

Site coordination

Stakeholder management

Report generation

Communication

Tools

Powerproject

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Programmer to join our team within Vistry Kent, at our West Malling office. As our Construction Programmer, you will be responsible for developing and updating construction schedules, coordinating site routes and layout plans with Construction Managers, and tracking project progress through regular reports and site visits. You will maintain key tracking systems such as the Build Sales Tracker, Milestone Tracker, and Timber Frame schedules, and collaborate with senior management on EOTs, LADs, and other contractual obligations.

• Maintain the Health & Safety training matrix
• Use Powerproject to support meetings involving Site Managers, the Supply Chain and others
• Coordinate communications across departments to ensure a joined-up approach

More about the Construction Programmer role...

• Update the forecasts with any CMLs, completions, new sales and prepare the forecasts for the following week
• Update the forecasts with site stream updates when necessary
• Update the site streams with new sales or tenure changes
• Update all sequence plans with changes, new sales, WIP, completions
• Update the divisional WIP release form and WIP summary
• Update the ops tracker with all ABM headlines and issue
• Chair the ops tracker meeting (construction planner, associate directors from construction, commercial and technical)
• Attend build sales and liaise with finance on any changes
• Run the outstanding RI report
• Quality Assurance spot checks
• Produce the subcontractor certificates and update the master league table spreadsheet
• Produce the monthly Construction newsletter
• Print and bind site sequence plans for Construction Director, MD, Finance Director and Commercial Director
• Assist with any forecasting
• Take minutes and prepare for SHE meeting
• Produce the subcontractor certificates and update the master league table spreadsheet
• Compete the self-assessment for auditing purposes
• Produce Construction Quality Alerts (CQAs) for any CQR score below 3 or other quality issues
• Pre con work for new sites: Initial site stream / enabling works / pre -con programme
• Build sequence
• Logistics plans
• Compound plans
• CEMP
• CPHSEP
• LoS D form

• Liaise with partnerships and development on programmes for partners, taking into consideration longstop dates and LADs
• Assist with organising and producing content for SM/ASM meetings
• Collate and save best practice photos
• Save CQRs
• Produce organigrams
• Assist with any new signage requests or initiatives
• Implement and track new procedures,

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 empowerus 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.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but 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
• Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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
• Christmas company shutdown
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...