Construction Programmer

Countryside Partnerships PLC; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Construction Programmer to join their Vistry Services team in Brentwood. The ideal candidate will be tasked with developing construction schedules, coordinating with site managers, and tracking project progress. They offer a competitive salary, a flexible working environment, and numerous benefits including annual leave, medical insurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave with service

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee rewards portal

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience in construction project coordination or site management required.
• Familiarity with construction regulations and building standards needed.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update construction schedules and layout plans.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers on site routes.
• Track project progress with regular reports and site visits.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Knowledge of construction programming

Education

Degree or diploma in Construction Management or Project Management

Tools

ASTA

MS Project

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Programmer to join our team within Vistry Services, at our Brentwood office in Essex. 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. They 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.

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.

• 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
• 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
• Working knowledge of ASTA, MS project or equivalent programming software
• Knowledge of construction programming and project planning requirements
• Familiarity with construction regulations and building standards
• All aspects of Pre-Construction
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of liaising with various stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records
• Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field
• Experience in construction project coordination or site management
• Developing build site routes with Construction Managers and create layout plans.
• Develop and update programmes to match site progress, issuing weekly updates.
• Track exceptions, delays, and reasons through an exceptions report.
• Provide D&B reporting and maintain the Milestone Tracker for new sites.
• Conduct random site visits, progress checks, and update schedules.
• Participate in weekly meetings and adjust plots, as necessary.
• Assist with contractors' reports with photos and key dates.
• Coordinating site updates and EPC submissions.
• Print and mark up drawings for handover months and visuals.
• Coordinate with senior management to provide regular updates on EOTs, LADs, and other contractual obligations.
• Create ASTA programmes for all new projects.
• Create trackers to monitor progress of activities and mitigation.
• Visiting all new sites / projects to create logistic plans and general approach to deliver projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project scheduling, and sequencing of tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, and technical documentation.

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,â¯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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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.

With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.

Why Vistry

Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.