Project Manager in Leicester

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. Knowledge and experience of volume timber frame unit delivery is essential, as is the ability to lead a project team in a positive, safe and methodical manner. Full competence with all aspects of safety relating to large timber frame sites, especially fire safety, is essential.

Vistry has several developments in Leicestershire and surrounding areas that will provide continuity, along with career progression for the right candidate. The project is a greenfield site in Leicester consisting of 288 timber frame units, up to 2.5 stories. There is a mix of Open Market Sale and pre-sold plots for our HA partner, with all timber frame kits supplied by our own in-house manufacturing facility, also located in Leicester.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we are also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. Please raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and welfare of all individuals involved, in line with Vistry's safety policy.
• Set and maintain site and sales presentation standards.
• Foster continuous safety improvements across the project.
• Lead the successful completion of the project, maintaining high standards in quality, time, and client relations.
• Manage internal and external teams to meet project goals.
• Develop and coach team members, encouraging growth and providing constructive feedback.
• Motivate and engage employees to drive excellence in project delivery.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Oversee all project-related communication.
• Develop plans to ensure resource and supply chain requirements are met.
• Lead and facilitate key project meetings with stakeholders.
• Identify and manage any additional work, ensuring clear cost agreements.
• Integrate commercial considerations into decision-making processes.
• Regularly review and manage the project programme to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure adherence to Vistry's on-site processes.
• Induct and support team members in role-specific requirements and identify opportunities for improvement.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience working on large new build timber frame housing developments.
• Experience in the management of Health and Safety relating to timber frame sites.
• Ability to analyse technical and commercial aspects of developments and apply solutions in terms of time, cost, quality, and best use of available resources.
• 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.
• Desirable – Valid First Aid at Work Certificate.
• NVQ Level 6-7 or BTEC diploma in Building Construction or similar.
• Valid Scaffold Inspection certificate.
• Valid LOLER certificate.
• Qualified to the required CIOB Grade applicable at the time in accordance with group policy.
• Valid SMSTS Certificate.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety obligations and building legislation.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Project and Asta Team plan.

Benefits:

• 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.