Senior Construction Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

Job Description

In a Nutshell… We have a new opportunity for a Senior Construction Manager to join our team within Vistry West London based across various sites in London. As our Senior Construction Manager, you will support the Regional Construction Director with project planning, budgeting, and execution, ensuring quality, safety, and on-time delivery. You will report on project progress and support senior leadership in decision-making, while also managing staff recruitment, development, and performance management.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…

1. Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
2. Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance
3. Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
4. Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to up to 39 days with service
5. 2 Volunteering days per annum
6. Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
7. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
8. Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
9. Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
10. Share save and share incentive schemes
11. Employee rewards portal with many more benefits

In return, what we would like from you…

1. Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring, and Quality
2. Strong construction experience in a Senior Management capacity
3. Experience in people management as a confident leader
4. Detailed knowledge of safe working requirements of Health, Safety, and Environmental practice, Construction, and Design Management regulations
5. Passionate about Construction, Housebuilding, and exceptional Customer Service
6. Keen eye for detail and awareness of the technical detail in drawings
7. A full and valid driving licence
8. Conscientious, ambitious, and initiative-taking
9. Decisive and authoritative, with experience of delivering results under pressure

Desirable…

1. Degree qualified in a relevant qualification, i.e. Construction Management / Project Management
2. First Aid Management/Leadership Training e.g. ILM

More about the Senior Construction Manager role…

1. Review and assess project programmes, budgets, and plans, taking corrective actions to meet company objectives.
2. Ensure all project aspects are reviewed, and actions are planned in a timely manner.
3. Contribute to project proposals, providing accurate workload forecasts.
4. Verify project information before budget settlement and construction start, resolving discrepancies.
5. Forecast training needs within the department.
6. Ensure H&S and environmental plans are prepared and adhered to during the construction phase.
7. Prepare and maintain detailed construction plans, logistics, and strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
8. Maximize commercial performance by ensuring quality, on-time, and within-budget delivery.
9. Expedite pre-construction and off-site activities, ensuring resources are organised.
10. Set up sites, ensuring necessary licenses and notices are in place.
11. Motivate and manage teams to meet project objectives and promote company values.
12. Build strong relationships with the supply chain and consultants.
13. Oversee project execution in line with construction procedures, cost control, and quality standards.
14. Manage WIP release process, tracking deliverables and reporting risks to senior management.
15. Support Construction Director in monthly CVR meetings and reviewing quality reports.
16. Attend meetings, provide clear instructions, and ensure project alignment with sales targets.
17. Manage recruitment, appraisals, performance monitoring, and disciplinary matters in line with company policies.
18. Ensure a discrimination-free work environment and address employee needs.

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 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, 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. #LI-HA1