Associate Project Director - BrentwoodJob Type: Full timeIn a Nutshell…We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Project Director to join our team within Vistry Services Strategic Land, at our Brentwood office and on-site in Chelmsford. As our Associate Project Director, you will be responsible for the ongoing delivery of our flagship project at Beaulieu to completion, responsible for budget control, on-site infrastructure delivery and project management. Additionally, project lead for a number of smaller sites, as well as Technical/Development support for the wider Strategic Land team. The role will suit an experienced Technical/Construction/Development specialist with a history of successfully delivering complex consortium projects at scale, focused on the on-site technical/engineering delivery. This position will report to the Head of Technical.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 bonusCompany car, car allowance or travel allowanceSalary sacrifice car scheme available to all employeesUp to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service2 Volunteering days per annumPrivate medical insurance, with employee paid coverEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveCompetitive pension scheme through salary sacrificeLife assurance at 4 x your annual salaryShare save and share 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 Quality5 GCSEs to include Maths and EnglishExperience in the provision of strategic infrastructureHistory of delivery from land acquisition to adoptionExperience of financial modelling and budget controlAn ability to prioritize and delegate as appropriateA general background knowledge in development, civil and project managementExcellent knowledge of Section 38, 104 and 278 Adoption AgreementsProcuring multi-utility packages and an understanding of statutory service wayleaves and easementsAn understanding of contract procurement under ICC and NEC forms of contractExcellent communication and project managementStrong interpersonal skills to build relationships across all internal and external partiesHighly organized, motivated and goal-orientatedFull diving licenceDesirable…Degree in appropriate fieldMembership of a professional bodyConfident in their own abilitiesCan make informed decisions under pressureAbility to see opportunities to value engineer where opportunities ariseWorking knowledge of Health and Safety best practicePrince 2 Foundation/PractitionerMore about the Associate Project Director role…Project Lead for a flagship scheme with significant infrastructure delivery and oversight of 2 on-site Project Managers.The delivery of primary infrastructure to serve both internal and external land sales across our portfolio. Taking responsibility for and supporting the cost consultant and contract administrator and working with NEC and ICC forms of contract with a Principal Contractor.Manage, review and maintain the financial viability of each development and ensure technical budgets and cost to completes are forecast and robustly controlled, whilst liaising with the Financial Analysis team feeding into longer term budgets and forecasts.Lead and support a Vistry team where necessary in the delivery, maintenance and adoption of roads, drainage and open spaces.Programme, risk and opportunity registers and exit strategies are to be maintained in the agreed Strategic Land format for regular review.Ensure all contractual and legal requirements are logged, tracked and delivered for allocated developments.Secure pre and post start activities and planning conditions to be discharged via liaison with the Planning Team, Land Team and Local Planning Officer.Secure internal governance approval and ensure that all other necessary permissions have been applied for and secured to prevent delays occurring to start on site and project delivery.Work collaboratively with Vistry operating regions and other housebuilders, to enable their housebuilding delivery through efficient sitewide project management.Provide visibility across Vistry Group and operating Regions as to progress against target milestones.Manage consultant expenditure within the project budget.Show a strong team ethic within a multi-skilled Strategic Land team, demonstrating Vistry’s core values of Integrity, Caring and Quality.Be an ambassador for Vistry and Strategic Land to our customers, subcontractors, statutory authorities and the general public.Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-WS1