Contract Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

We have an exciting opportunity for an Innovation Project Manager within the Innovation at Vistry Services based in our Coalville office, covering numerous sites across the Group and working closely with Vistry Works. As our Innovation Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall running of groundbreaking innovation projects on numerous sites, with an emphasis being placed on the planning and programming of works and high-level issues that do not fall within the day‑day running of the sites. You will help ensure the innovation trials and pilot schemes run smoothly from set‑up to completion, assist in scheduling labour and materials and ensure these are apportioned to the appropriate sites correctly. You will be responsible for ensuring programming is undertaken in a way that minimises any delays/disruptions and allows operations to run efficiently. 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. 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 do our values of integrity, caring and quality. We develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing, working in a partnership‑led way and recognising 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 are a proud UK Green Building Council member, a top‑five housebuilder in the UK, a five‑star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating holder, and a winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

• Assist in the preparation of new innovation trials and schemes and ensure existing projects are performing as per tender documents/pre‑start meeting initiatives.
• Liaise with the Technical Innovation Project team, Regions and Vistry Works factories on programmes and schedules, and coordinate all on‑site activities involving Innovation.
• Chair or attend pre‑order/pre‑start meetings and actively engage in discussions regarding items associated with innovative trials and pilot schemes.
• Chair or attend regular meetings with stakeholders from numerous disciplines during the construction phase to ensure works are undertaken to the required H&S and quality standards.
• Develop internal processes that improve and enhance operations and continually strive to implement improvements and efficiencies.
• Regularly review build routes/stages/fire assessment plans to ensure manufacturing is undertaken in line with these and any changes are communicated within the business in a timely manner, with subsequent changes made accordingly.
• Ensure H&S documentation that affects or relates Innovation work is in place on all outlets.
• Work in various locations nationally as and when required.
• Assist in developing and training the sub‑contract/direct labour levels nationally and as per geographical demands.
• Report to the Director of Research and Innovation regarding day‑to‑day activities as well as exceptional activities of the company as appropriate.
• Develop processes from the lessons learned on trial ready for full‑scale deployment.
• Resolve issues with the installation process and provide feedback to the production and/or design teams to prevent repeat issues, including completing the handover procedure.

• Experience operating on large‑volume, fast‑paced developments within the new‑build housing sector.
• A proven track record of planning/programming timber‑frame/MMC construction, including innovation trials and pilot schemes.
• History of working within or closely alongside production/construction departments.
• A good working knowledge and experience of timber‑frame/MMC construction.
• An ability to use written and verbal communication effectively with all stakeholders and to keep people engaged and updated throughout the build process and at key times.
• Good level of IT skills and proficiency in numerous packages such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Coins and Asta.
• Experience forming teams and developing a culture where the highest standards are expected and maintained.
• Sound understanding of Building Regulations and NHBC standards.
• Commercially astute with a strong awareness/experience of working with budgets/constraints and ensuring company targets are achieved.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and engage people operating within all levels of the business, either directly or indirectly employed.
• Forward‑thinking, with the ability to see problems coming before they arise and to think strategically to overcome them.
• Experience producing plans, estimating budgets and timescales for contracts.
• Ability to work closely within a team or autonomously.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A strong educational background, with minimum GCSE qualifications in Maths and English.
• Higher education studies within the built environment.
• Broad commercial experience at an appropriate level within the timber‑frame/manufacturing sector either operationally or from a managerial perspective.
• An interest in MMC and sustainability factors with an awareness of future products/initiatives.
• A strong understanding/awareness of Health & Safety associated with manufacturing, production, logistics, construction and on‑site installation.
• Understanding of external influences affecting the timber‑frame supply and erection business.
• A demonstrable history of dealing with any unexpected costs/VOs successfully.
• A good understanding of manufacturing, production and logistics processes.

• 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× your annual salary.
• Share save and share incentive schemes.
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits.