Role Overview:In a Nutshell…We have a great opportunity for an Operations Manager with a particular focus on our Mixed Tenure projects, to join our team within Vistry North East, at our office in Newcastle upon Tyne with travel to sites across the region. As our Mixed Tenure Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for overseeing the Contract Managers & Production teams production functions on contracts allocated by the Operations Director from Pre-Commencement through to issue of Maintenance Certificate and to maintain and maximise quality of service and profitability. Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowanceUp to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidaysPrivate HealthcareEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive contributory pension schemeLife assurance – 4 x your annual salaryShare incentive schemesEmployee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and QualityHND / HNC / Degree in ConstructionCSCS ‘Black’ Manager CardSMSTS You must have good working knowledge and experience of managing housing contracts in Spec Housing Building, mixed tenure and also 100% social format, together with knowledge of traditional and timber frame construction methodsYou will possess excellent management and communication skills with the ability to proactively manage Production teams on several live construction sites at any one time, including direct labour and subcontractor resource and the ability to deliver quality construction projects within budget and programme timescales in a safe environmentA degree/HNC/HND in construction and ideally be professionally qualified or working towards a membership of a Professional bodyA history of winning NHBC Awards e.g. ‘Pride In The Job’ / ‘Seal of Excellence’Positive attitude towards teamwork, both within the Operations Team as well as inter-departmentalCIOB Member (desirable)More about the Operations Manager role…Develop, support and encourage Health & Safety best practice whilst ensuring compliance to Group H&S Policy & regulations.The role will include taking full responsibility for ensuring all production functions on contracts from Pre-Commencement through to issue of maintenance certificate are completed. You will be required to report physical and financial progress, on a monthly basis to our board of directors.Plan, co-ordinate, maintain and develop Management staff and operative levels to effectively undertake current and prospective workloads.Provide production input to enhance tender opportunities and develop effective lines of communication with the Pre-commencement Department to ensure continuing feedback on market intelligence, technical developments, build-ability issues and specific market opportunities.Visit sites on a regular basis, carrying out comprehensive site audits to ensure high standards of management controls are maintained.Clearly maintain and enforce HS&S standards as required by statute and in accordance with the Company's HS&S Policies.Control information/drawing registers in conjunction with the Technical department ensuring site and all Subcontractors are issued with relevant information in a timely manner.Review SSER reports, quality management i.e. NHBC RI’s, and programme implications for all sitesConvene and chair team meetings and ensure an appropriate record of action points are recorded, distributed and monitored to a conclusion.Ensure project maintain statutory and Vistry HS&S standards.Ensure projects are compliant with relevant building regulation, planning conditions & Warranty provider standards.Ensure compliance with Vistry BMS.Ensure the whole Project team from Pre-con, Design, Procurement, Commercial, Production are fulfilling their duties to ensure projects achieve Programme, Quality, Safety & Commercial goals.Promote the strategic requirement for being a 5* NHBC builder.Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…We’re Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they’re needed most.You’re probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there’s nowhere better to build your career. We’re proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry.#LI-KM1Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation Detail: 2 Esh Plaza,Sir Bobby Robson Way, Great Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE13 9BA
