Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks an experienced Project Manager in Ramsey to oversee construction projects, ensuring they meet client specifications and safety standards. This role involves managing project delivery, budget, and resources while fostering a positive team environment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant academic background, SMSTS certification, and experience in residential multi-storey projects. Benefits include a competitive salary, company car, and enhanced leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Up to 39 days leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Must behave in line with company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality.
• Proven site management experience required.
• Must have experience in new build residential multi-storey projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive the project's delivery ensuring safe and quality completion.
• Collaborate with design teams to meet deadlines.
• Manage relationships with project clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Health and safety management

Team leadership

Influencing

Analytical thinking

Education

Construction-related academic qualification (BSc, HNC)

Valid SMSTS certificate

CIOB qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Overview

We have a new opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our site in Upwood, Cambridgeshire. As our Project Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the control and delivery of construction projects to meet client specifications (safety, quality, cost, time, etc.) such that all budget, risk, specification, project timescales, customer and business objectives are met in full. Located in Ramsey, this project is the 2nd phase on an existing site and will consist of 160 affordable houses and apartments. There will be multiple client meetings on site, so excellent stakeholder management skills are essential for this role, along with the ability to drive the site teams to ensure we are delivering high quality homes.

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, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member.

Responsibilities

• Drive the delivery of the project ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget and quality delivery from commencement on site to a snag-free practical completion.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of the general public, staff and supply chain within their control under the strict observance of the Vistry safety policy; drive continuous safety improvements.
• Overall responsibility for the successful safe completion of the project including quality, time, procurement, client interface and to lead by example.
• Collaborate with the Project Design Co-ordinator to manage internal/external design teams/consultants to meet deadlines and contract design requirements.
• Work with the project MQS, QS and Buying team to procure efficiently and to programme to meet budget and programme needs.
• Encourage and coach team members to develop their skills, provide regular feedback and challenging learning experiences; ensure employees feel motivated and engaged.
• Assist in recruitment of the best people to meet project needs.
• Manage liaison and contacts with the project client and stakeholders to maintain positive, ongoing relationships; manage all project correspondence.
• Develop detailed plans aligned with the overall project plan to enable procurement and scheduling of materials, resources and supply chains.
• Chair site, progress, safety meetings and project reviews; produce formal client and internal project reports and drop-line programmes.
• Identify, cost and agree any additional work with the client.
• Understand and apply commercial drivers within the construction process to decision making.
• Regularly produce and review the project programme (including procurement and design) to ensure timely completion.
• Adhere to Vistry processes on site; ensure all team members are inducted and carry out role-specific requirements; promote sustainability practices and continuous improvement.
• Support in recruitment and development of the project team and promote a culture of collaboration and high performance.

Qualifications

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality.
• Valid SMSTS certificate.
• Construction-related academic qualification (BSc, HNC or time-served tradesperson) with proven site management experience.
• Experience on new build residential multi-storey projects.
• Experience in health and safety management on construction sites.
• Ability to analyse technical and commercial aspects of developments and apply solutions in terms of time, cost, quality and resources.
• Proven operational, team player capable of setting direction and delivering in challenging market conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster a positive, respectful team environment.
• Ability to influence, inspire and create consensus; demonstrate integrity and sound business judgement.
• CIOB qualification to the required grade (as per group policy).
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Asta Powerproject; experience with JCT D&B contracts.
• Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety obligations and building legislation; understanding of considerate contractor requirements for high sustainability scores.
• Ability to manage all aspects of the build process.

Benefits

• 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 (employee-paid cover).
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Life assurance at 4 x annual salary.
• Share save and share incentive schemes.
• Employee rewards portal with additional benefits.