Job Description
Role overview
* ID: 2025-7038
* Entity: Vistry Works
* Region: Vistry Works
* Department: Manufacturing
* Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
* Job Location: West Malling, Kent
* Date Posted: 19.03.2025
We have a great opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our team within Vistry Works, covering the South East/Kent area. As our Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for the overall running of numerous sites, with an emphasis on the planning and programming of works and high-level issues that do not fall within the day-to-day running of the sites.
You will receive site/plot call-offs and will process these along with other key personnel. You will assist in scheduling labour/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.
What we would like from you...
* Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
* Experience operating on large volume, fast-paced developments within the new build housing sector
* Proven track record of planning/programming timber frame products
* 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 forms of 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 proficient in numerous packages such as MS Excel/PowerPoint/Word, Coins, and Asta
* Health & Safety focused with a deep understanding of Health & Safety standards within the industry
* Experience in 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 think strategically to overcome them
* Experienced in 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
* 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
* An understanding of external influences affecting the Timber Frame supply and erect business
* A demonstrable history of dealing with any unexpected costs / VOs successfully
* A good understanding of manufacturing, production, and logistics processes
* Experience working within the Timber Frame/Manufacturing sector either operationally or from a managerial perspective
More about the Contracts Manager role...
* Assist in the preparation of tenders for clients and commercial bids to support bringing in new business and ensure existing projects are performing as per tender documents/pre-start meeting initiatives
* Assist in the discussion, drafting, and reviewing of business contract terms and conditions
* Regularly review H&S documents including RAMS and key paperwork in line with company policies
* 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 and any subsequent changes are made accordingly
* Ensure H&S documentation that affects/relates to Vistry Works is in place on all outlets
* Liaise with the Construction Director and Vistry Works factories on programmes and schedules, and the coordination of all on-site activities involving timber frame erection
* Chair/attend pre-order/pre-start meetings and actively engage in discussions regarding items associated with/that affect timber frame delivery
* Chair/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/enhance operations and continually strive to implement improvements and efficiencies
* Ensure enabling works are completed on time to facilitate materials/labour dates are achieved and re-arrange schedules should issues arise
* Keep delays to a minimum and follow strict processes that eradicate delays and manage/reduce their impact on the business
* Regularly report onsite progress including WIP, quality control, H&S updates, and commercial issues
* Detailed programming and planning of deliveries and labour to meet build programmes
* Manage the on-site erection team(s), ensuring that the required quality standards are met, that the team(s) understand their role and responsibilities and carry out their duties in a professional manner.
* Responsible for resolving issues with the erection process and providing feedback to the production and/or design teams to prevent repeat issues, including completing the handover procedure
* Responsible for ensuring that the Company complies with all appropriate statutory requirements and guidelines appropriate to your department
* Develop relationships with competitors
* Work in various locations nationally as and when required
* Assist in developing/expanding the sub-contract/direct labour levels nationally and as per geographical demands
* Report to the Construction Manager regarding the day-to-day on-site operations as well as exceptional activities of the Company as appropriate
Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us...
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