Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

We have a new opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team within Vistry South East Midlands, at our site in Sileby, Leicester. As our Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects from start to finish. You will manage budgets, schedules, resources, and teams to ensure the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

The role involves liaising with Partners, Customers, contractors, and stakeholders, as well as handling risks, issues, and compliance.

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

In return, what we would like from you...

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Valid SMSTS Certificate
• Construction-related academic qualification; BSc, or HNC or time-served tradesperson with proven track record in Site Management
• Experience working on new build residential multi story projects
• Experience in the management of Health and Safety
• Ability to analyse technical and commercial aspects of developments and apply solutions in terms of time, cost, quality and best use of available resources.
• A proven operational, team player who can set direction and delivery within challenging market conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Creates a positive environment which drives a culture of respect and mutual support within their team.
• Creates consensus through influence and persuasion with the ability to inspire others.
• Reputation for integrity, maturity and sound business judgement and be totally comfortable leading and working in a team environment.
• Qualified to the required CIOB Grade applicable at the time in accordance with group policy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Asta Power Project
• Managing all aspects of the build process
• Good working knowledge of the JCT D&B contract
• Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety obligations and building legislation
• A good understanding of the considerate contractor’s requirements to achieve high scores.

More about the Project Manager role...

• Responsible for 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 delivery of continuous safety improvements
• Overall responsibility for the successful safe completion of the project: quality, time, procurement, client interface and to lead by example in all that they do, from commencement on site to a snag free PC.
• In collaboration with the Project Design Co-ordinator, management of internal/external design team/consultants to meet project deadlines and contract design requirements
• Work collaboratively with the project MQS, QS and Buying team to procure efficiently and to programme to meet both the budget and programme needs
• Encourage and coach team members to develop their skills, giving regular feedback and providing challenging learning experiences
• Ensure employees feel motivated and engaged to deliver excellence
• Assist in the recruitment of the best people available to meet project needs
• Manage liaisons, interfaces and contacts with project client and stakeholder such that positive and ongoing customer relationships are maintained
• Manage all correspondence related to the project
• Ensure that detailed plans are developed commensurate with the overall project plan such that material, resources and supply chain can be…