Project Director

Vistry Group PLC; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Project Director to oversee housing delivery at the Sherford New Town development. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and project oversight skills to ensure the successful completion of major infrastructure projects and housing developments. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with various stakeholders, ensuring that project targets are met while maintaining high-quality standards and enhancing community relationships.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Performance management opportunities

Employee rewards portal

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field required.
• Experience in senior roles within construction or property development.
• Strong knowledge of planning system and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of up to 500 homes per year.
• Liaise with consortium and external stakeholders.
• Manage risks and enhance community outcomes.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Negotiation

Time Management

Education

Degree/NHC/HND in Construction/Engineering/Planning

Tools

MS Office

4Projects

COINS

Job description

Role Overview

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Director to join our team within Vistry Cornwall South West, at our Plymouth site (PL6 8FA). As our Project Director, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the overall project strategy to Plan and Enable the delivery of circa 500 homes per year across Sherford on behalf of the Sherford Consortium. This will be achieved by working closely and in harmony with all key personnel and will include placemaking as required to deliver the Sherford New Town development.

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.

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
• Degree/NHC/HND in a Construction/Engineering/Planning related area
• Relevant SHE experiences & training
• Experience in senior role within the construction, property development or housing industry in particular in mixed tenure and social housing formats
• Large Infrastructure delivery
• Experience of leading major regeneration projects
• Experience in liaising and negotiating with a wide range of individuals and organisations including professional consultants, local authorities, Registered Providers/Clients involved in the development process
• Excellent knowledge of the planning system and development process, design and technical issues relevant to house building and affordable housing contracts, commercial processes, sales processes and the post completion customer service approach
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and to lead and drive the development process
• Proven ability to deliver projects on programme
• Good knowledge of traditional and modern constructions methods
• IT literate – Office 365 preferable
• Viewpoint / SharePoint
• Working with many stakeholders and cross-department collaboration
• Contract Management
• Highly literate and able to understand and interpret legal documentation
• Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise
• Able to work under own initiative, having good decision-making skills and a keen sense of responsibility
• Excellent management and communication skills with the ability to proactively manage stakeholders across a large new town development contractors & consultants and the ability to deliver quality the project strategy within budget and programme timescales in a safe environment
• Professional manner
• Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
• Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels
• Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise
• Thorough, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to build productive stakeholder relationships
• Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels and positively motivate teams and individuals to deliver
• Strong presentation skills
• Self-sufficient in terms of IT - proficient in MS Office programmes, and development software e.g. 4Projects, COINS
• Ability to delegate when required
• Able to travel on a regular basis throughout the region and as required

Desirable…

• Professionally qualified or working towards a membership of a Professional Body
• Nebosh Construction Certificate or working towards
• Consortium/JV arrangements experience
• Experience of all stages of development including legal, design and planning related activities
• Problem resolution in a timely manner
• Regular 1:1 review experience
• Performance managing staff

More about the Project Director role…

• Oversee the overall project strategy, ensuring alignment with the consortium’s objectives for housing delivery, infrastructure, and community development.
• Lead the delivery of up to 500 homes per year across Sherford, coordinating across each consortium member.
• Act as the key liaison between the Sherford Consortium members (Taylor Wimpey, Vistry Group, Clarion Housing, etc.) and external stakeholders.
• Chair or contribute to development board meetings, ensuring all partners are aligned on timelines, budgets, and risk management.
• Lead the delivery of strategic infrastructure, including roads, drainage, new utilities, utility diversions (including overheads) and public spaces.
• Oversee the planning process including Reserved Matters (RM) applications and planning conditions (e.g. S73 and S96 applications), ensuring compliance with local authority requirements.
• Oversee land sales, commercial negotiations, and ancillary developments within the town.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, appointment processes, and payment systems for contractors and consultants.
• Maintain strong relationships with local authorities, utility providers, community groups, and residents.
• Support the work of the Sherford Estate Management Company(s) and ensure smooth handovers to management companies.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while proactively seeking opportunities to improve delivery, reduce costs, or enhance community outcomes.
• Ensure the project meets SHE and Sustainability goals, including green infrastructure, biodiversity, and community facilities.
• Support initiatives like the Sherford Skills Centre, which provides local employment and training opportunities.

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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