Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey
At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen – for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.
With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no‑blame culture, and shape your work around your life.
Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.
Job Summary
Responsible for the management and control of a number of developments within the Business Unit, in order to achieve high standards of construction quality in a controlled cost environment, contributing to the Region’s profitability. To meet planned objectives and maintain high standards of health and safety at all times. To liaise with other Department Heads to ensure budgeted objectives are met with a commitment to build and motivate a team and continued staff development.
Primary Responsibilities
* Develop the Pre‑Start Health & Safety Plan before site commencement as per Health & Safety Executive Directive.
* Generate required registers and the Site Specific Environmental Action Plan (SSEAP) in line with Company Guidelines.
* Ensure compliance with the Taylor Wimpey Health & Safety Procedures Manual consistently.
* Update management on revisions to Taylor Wimpey Policy and ensure necessary adjustments to working practices.
Engage In
* Assess project buildability and create a Construction Programme alongside the Development Department.
* Attend meetings (Pre‑Planning, Pre‑Tender, Pre‑Start) to address construction issues prior to site initiation.
Manage The Construction Process By
* Provide the Build Programme and Build Direction to Site Managers.
* Review and maintain Site Managers' Health & Safety Plans.
* Monitor Site Managers' Weekly Progress Reports and resolve delays or issues with Department Heads.
* Oversee Subcontractors' and Suppliers' planning to maintain the Build Programme and quality standards.
* Regularly visit sites to ensure compliance with Company and HSE Procedures.
* Manage project completion and necessary adoptions efficiently.
Control Costs By
* Collaborate with Technical and Design Departments to implement cost‑effective construction processes.
* Investigate and rectify exceptional cost overages.
* Negotiate with Subcontractors and Suppliers to reduce costs while ensuring quality.
* Enforce Waste Management Policy and monitor payment applications with the Commercial Team.
Ensure Excellent Customer Care By
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the Site Management Team.
* Monitor Customer Satisfaction Surveys and address issues promptly.
* Resolve disputes to purchaser satisfaction while adhering to financial controls.
* Monitor Customer Care Procedures for optimal satisfaction.
Supervise Personnel By
* Conduct annual Performance Appraisals.
* Identify training and development opportunities for staff.
* Manage performance and disciplinary issues as per Company Procedures.
* Plan and maintain appropriate staffing levels through recruitment of qualified personnel.
Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements
* Extensive previous production knowledge.
* Management of people (staff, sub‑contractors and suppliers).
* NVQ Residential Construction Senior Site Management L7.
What We Offer At Taylor Wimpey
We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company‑funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture; we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.
We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry‑leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.
Let’s build a future together – if you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.
Inclusivity Statement
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions that affect their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring barriers are eliminated in employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
Internal Applicants
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