Pre-Construction Manager

Vistry Group PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to oversee the technical aspects of new projects. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure designs are suitable for modern construction methods. The ideal candidate will possess strong AutoCAD skills, a solid understanding of building regulations, and excellent communication abilities. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity and quality, and be part of a team dedicated to building sustainable communities. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative housing solutions while enjoying a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Company car or travel allowance

Annual bonus

Up to 39 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee rewards portal

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role in Modern Methods of Construction.
• Good understanding of materials/components in low-rise building construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage the pre-construction phase of new projects from a technical aspect.
• Liaise with technical teams to ensure project designs meet requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Communication Skills

Understanding of Building Regulations

Self-Motivation

Tools

Revit

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have a new opportunity for a Pre-Construction Manager to join our team within Vistry Works, at our various locations in the East Midlands and Warrington. As our Pre-Construction Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Pre-Construction phase for new and upcoming schemes. Liaising with the regional business units ensuring that we review and resolve technical issues that arise before it’s handed over to our own internal design teams.

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
• Proven experience in a similar role elsewhere, either in Modern Methods of Construction or Offsite Manufacturing/Construction
• Previous experience of being a designer in either in Modern Methods of Construction or Offsite Manufacturing/Construction advantageous but not essential
• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD essential
• Revit experience would be advantageous but not essential
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word and Teams
• You will have an understanding of materials/components used in the construction of low-rise buildings
• You will have an understanding of building regulations and NHBC requirements
• You will need to be self-motivated, with the ability to work on your own initiative and manage your workload based on regional priorities
• You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to form and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

More about the Pre-Construction Manager role…

• To be responsible for managing the pre-construction phase of new projects from a technical aspect.
• Liaise with the technical teams of the Business units to review new projects, house type designs and site restraints to ensure it works for timber frame and manufacture processes.
• To assist our estimating team with new enquires so we can ensure we capture all the requirements for the quote.
• Instruct and manage engineering packages with our structural engineers to provide foundation loadings and superstructure engineering designs.
• Review working drawing packages and ensure that information is complete and of a sufficient level required to handover to our internal design team.
• Attend design meetings and pre-order meetings as required.
• Setup and chair internal project handover meetings with the Design team.
• Any other tasks as directed by your line manager.

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 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.

Join us in making Vistry.

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