Pre-Construction Manager
Join Vistry Group as a Pre‑Construction Manager in our Brentwood office (with travel to sites). In this role you will lead and coordinate all pre‑construction activities for fire safety remediation projects, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act and other statutory requirements. You will manage site teams, liaise with stakeholders and deliver projects safely, on time and within budget while maintaining the highest quality standards.
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 (increases to up to 39 days with service)
* 2 volunteering days per annum
* Private medical insurance (employee paid cover)
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
* Competitive pension scheme via salary sacrifice
* Life assurance at 4 × annual salary
* Share‑save and share‑incentive schemes
* Employee rewards portal with many additional benefits
Responsibilities
* Provide leadership during pre‑construction phases, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities, overseeing recruitment, appraisals and employee development.
* Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, provide guidance and resolve issues.
* Manage performance issues, disciplinary actions and maintain a positive, harassment‑free work environment.
* Contribute to the development and review of construction strategies for new and existing remediation projects.
* Prepare detailed pre‑construction and construction programmes, ensuring realistic timelines and resource allocation.
* Review programmes produced by other team members and subcontractors, providing feedback and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
* Prepare site logistic plans, including access routes, material storage and welfare facilities.
* Plan scaffold layout requirements and liaise with contractors and clients to gain acceptance of logistic arrangements.
* Review preliminaries for projects, including accommodation costs and site requirements.
* Conduct site visits prior to project commencement with contractors and potential subcontractors, acting as the principal contractor representative.
* Coordinate with technical, commercial and development teams to ensure buildability and compliance with fire safety regulations.
* Prepare and review HRB (Higher‑Risk Building) and BSA documentation for BSR projects.
* Lead FRAEW investigation works, preparing and reviewing SHE documentation, and managing subcontractor documentation and compliance.
* Chase progress and ensure timely completion of investigations; gather and organise pre‑ and post‑works photographic surveys.
* Respond to client communications regarding FRAEW findings and liaise with residents to arrange access to private building areas.
* Ensure full compliance with SHE policies and statutory requirements across all sites.
* Review and compile construction‑related SHE paperwork, and submit the complete pre‑construction pack for sign‑off by the Construction Director, Safety Team and SLT.
* Identify and implement innovative safety solutions to mitigate risks during remediation work.
* Monitor environmental performance and ensure sustainability targets are met.
* Maintain high site presentation standards during the planning and pre‑construction stage.
* Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and promote a strong safety culture.
* Monitor build progress against agreed programmes and implement delay‑mitigation strategies.
* Maintain accurate progress records and provide regular reports to senior management.
* Update weekly reports and trackers for the SLT to ensure visibility of progress and risks.
* Monitor the Monthly Special Projects Milestone Tracker and provide regular updates to align with business objectives.
* Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and handovers.
* Participate in CVR meetings to ensure financial performance aligns with budgets.
* Support procurement and subcontractor vetting processes, ensuring value for money and compliance with quality standards.
Qualifications
* Onc, Hnc in Building Construction or NVQ Level 6/7 (or equivalent).
* SMSTS certification.
* Previous experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager for a high‑volume house builder.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of SHE obligations and building legislation.
* Proven record of motivating and managing a team effectively.
* Able to work with others to achieve desired outcomes.
* Capable of implementing change and using initiative.
* Confident outlook combined with resilience and diplomacy.
* Proven ability to work effectively with senior management.
* Ability to take a big‑picture view of multiple sites and make decisions accordingly.
* Able to work with a high degree of accuracy.
* Decision maker with a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
* Discretion and integrity in attitude and approach.
* Able to work under pressure.
* Ability to balance excellent customer service with the requirements of achieving company targets.
* Demonstrable personal credibility.
* “Can‑do” attitude.
* Willingness to work extra to meet deadlines as and when business needs require it.
Desirable
* Internal company development programmes considered appropriate (dependent on details).
* Demonstrable career progression within the construction industry.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industry: Construction
About Vistry Group
Vistry Group is a responsible developer and award‑winning employer committed to sustainable building. We work in partnership‑led organisations through a portfolio of brands including Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes, through Vistry Works manufacturing and Vistry Services support. As a proud UK Green Building Council member, we are a top‑five housebuilder and hold a five‑star House Builders Federation customer satisfaction rating. We are recognized for our culture of integrity, caring and quality, delivering homes and communities across affordable and private housing sectors.
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