Contracts Manager

Role Overview In a Nutshell…We have a great opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join our team within Vistry Works, covering numerous sites across the midlands & South Yorkshire. As our Contracts Manager you will be responsible for the overall running of numerous Timber Frame 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 receive site/plot call off’s 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.

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. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…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 service2 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 x your annual salary

Share save and share incentive schemes

Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…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 departmentsA 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 focussed with a deep understanding of Health & Safety standards within the industry

Experience in forming teams and developing a culture where the highest of 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 licenceA 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/initiativesA 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 businessA demonstratable history of dealing with any unexpected costs / VOs successfullyA 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…