Project Manager

Vistry Group PLC; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Burton on Trent seeks a Project Manager to oversee construction projects. The role includes planning, coordinating, and ensuring projects are completed on time and to quality standards. Ideal candidates have experience with multi-story or housing projects and possess strong safety management skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, company car or travel allowance, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Generous holiday entitlement

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Behave in line with company values - Integrity, Caring, and Quality.
• Creates a positive environment driving a culture of respect.
• Reputation for integrity, maturity, and sound business judgment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and welfare of individuals as per safety policy.
• Lead the successful completion of the project.
• Develop plans to meet resource and supply chain requirements.

Skills

Experience on new build multi-story or housing projects

Health and Safety management

Interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze technical and commercial aspects

Education

NVQ Level 6-7 BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar

Valid SMSTS Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Power Project

Asta Team plan

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team within Vistry North West Midlands, at our Burton on Trent site. As our Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects from start to finish. You will manage budgets, schedules, resources, and teams to ensure the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role involves liaising with Partners, Customers, contractors, and stakeholders, as well as handling risks, issues, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and welfare of all individuals involved, in line with Vistry's safety policy.
• Foster continuous safety improvements across the project.
• Lead the successful completion of the project, maintaining high standards in quality, time, and client relations.
• Manage internal and external teams to meet project goals.
• Develop and coach team members, encouraging growth and providing constructive feedback.
• Motivate and engage employees to drive excellence in project delivery.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Oversee all project-related communication.
• Develop plans to ensure resource and supply chain requirements are met.
• Lead and facilitate key project meetings with stakeholders.
• Identify and manage any additional work, ensuring clear cost agreements.
• Integrate commercial considerations into decision-making processes.
• Regularly review and manage the project programme to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure adherence to Vistry's on-site processes.
• Induct and support team members in role-specific requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure that quality standards are consistently met throughout the project by implementing effective quality management processes and conducting regular reviews.

What we would like from you

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Experience working on new build multi-story projects or housing projects
• Experience in the management of Health and Safety
• Ability to analyse technical and commercial aspects of developments and apply solutions in terms of time, cost, quality, and best use of available resources
• A proven operational, team player who can set direction and delivery within challenging market conditions
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Creates a positive environment which drives a culture of respect and mutual support within their team
• Creates consensus through influence and persuasion with the ability to inspire others
• Reputation for integrity, maturity and sound business judgment and be totally comfortable leading and working in a team environment

Desirable qualifications

• Valid First Aid at Work Certificate
• NVQ Level 6-7 BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar
• Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate
• Valid LOLER certificate
• Qualified to the required CIOB Grade applicable at the time in accordance with group policy
• Valid SMSTS Certificate
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Project and Asta Team plan
• Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety obligations and building legislation
• A good understanding of the considerate contractor's requirements to achieve high scores

Additional information

Benefits include competitive salary, annual bonus, company car or travel allowance, generous holiday entitlement, volunteer days, private medical insurance, enhanced parental leave, pension via salary sacrifice, life assurance, share schemes, and various employee benefits.