Submission of all information to NHBC and obtaining approval of same, obtaining SAP Assessments together with PEA’ and EPC’s, and any other requirements.
Where applicable obtaining Management Company quotations, reviewing, comparing, and providing the Planning, & Technical Directors with recommendation for appointments.
Attending and chairing Pre-Start Meetings and briefing all departments on matters related to the engineering and working drawings.
Management of technical fees and services cost to complete
Assist the Land, Planning & Development teams with advice during the land acquisition stage and assist in the information to discharge of planning conditions.
Resolve all technical related queries including conducting site visits and site progress meetings as required.
Continued professional development and keeping up to date with changes within the industry
Coordinate street naming with local authority, complete plot list and distribute internally and externally of the business.
Assist in production of Sales brochure, legal and sales handover meetings.
Ensure delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion.
Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability is considered.
Undertake the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015 and completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with Group Policy & procedures.
Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with Group procedures.
Obtaining and collating all ancillary specialist drawings including hot water supply, heating, kitchen, stair, lintels, p.c. ground floors, and precast upper floors.
Prepare all drawings and documents for engineering and superstructure elements for tender, followed by the construction issue and sales handover.
Ensure utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner.
Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings.
Manage consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans and the house type working drawing packs.
Ensure submission of designs and securing technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 & S278 followed by timely completion of legal agreements.
To monitor and report technical & development fees including S106 obligations.
Comply with Life of Site procedures.
Requirements
autocad
viewpoint
btec
technical manager
people management
communication
Extensive experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder
Strong mathematical ability
Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word
Proven ability in a Technical Manager role, delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results
Good level of communication skills, with the necessity to liaise with internal staff and external bodies
Excellent organization and time management with ability to multitask
Professional aptitude and appearance at all times
Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
Principle Designer and associated Health and Safety training/ qualifications
Be practical and methodical with good analytical skills
Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions
Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others
Proficient use of Auto Cad
Experience of people management and project leading
Ability to make decisions within authority
Member of professional body e.g. ICE, CIAT, CIOB, MCIAT
Able to lead and work as a team member
Be able to work effectively in a team-leader role
Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work
Use of Viewpoint drawing management system
Commercially aware
BTEC HND/HNC in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering
Benefits
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
Share save and share incentive schemes
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
2 Volunteering days per annum
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
£3.78 bn
Revenue in 2024
Reported revenue as part of the FTSE 250, reflecting the company's strong financial performance.
17,500 homes
Annual homes built
Constructs approximately 17,500 new homes annually across the UK, with significant focus on affordability.
Launched following the merger of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try’s housing arm in January 2020.
Operates three retail brands—Bovis Homes, Linden Homes, Countryside Homes—and a B2B Partnerships arm.
Known for timber-frame manufacturing via Vistry Works, boosting quality, speed, and carbon performance.
Typical projects include mixed-tenure neighbourhoods with schools, parks, orchards, and community facilities.
Completed major schemes like Meridian Water regeneration and Countryside Partnerships integration in 2022.
Culture + Values
Do the right thing – our ethos applied across all operations
Integrity, Caring and Quality – our values, striving for sustainable improvement
Building Better Together – our One Vistry culture, embedding purpose and values
A culture where you can build something brilliant, with progression for everyone and proactive improvement
Trust and celebration of teams, creating an environment where everyone can bring their true selves and face challenges together
Focus on rewards, career progression and personal fulfilment as recognition for a job well done
Environment + Sustainability
42% Emissions Reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Cut
Achieved a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
51.6% Reduction
Scope 3 Emissions per m²
Reduced Scope 3 emissions intensity by 51.6% per m² of completed housing by 2030, using a 2022 baseline.
97% Waste Diversion
Construction Waste Recycling
97% of non-hazardous construction waste was diverted from landfill in 2023, with 6.34 tonnes per 100 m².
5.3% Emissions Drop
Scope 1 & 2 Progress
Reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5.3% between 2021 and 2023, though with an 8.8% rebound in 2023.
Modern timber-framed offsite construction to reduce GHG, costs and environmental impact
Carbon Action Plan updated post-merger; full transition plan due September 2024
Low-carbon heating systems (e.g., air source heat pumps) installed across multiple developments
185 zero-carbon ready homes at Tolgus and 54 AECB Passivhaus-lite homes at North Whiteley handed over; 310 net-zero-carbon (regulated energy) homes at Kenilworth
Inclusion & Diversity
August 2024
Joined Stonewall’s Diversity Champions
The company became a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme, demonstrating commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality.
Gold Award
Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Recognized for active support of the Armed Forces community, achieving the highest accolade in 2019.
November 2023
Partnered with Black Professionals In Construction
Collaboration aimed at enhancing ethnic minority representation and career development in construction.
Over 100
Trained mental health first-aiders
Committed to mental health awareness with over 100 employees trained to provide initial support.
Employee Engagement Survey gathers feedback on D&I, informing positive change
Four employee networks: Women’s Network; REACH (Race, Ethnicity And Cultural Heritage); Pride; Accessibility Allies
Reverse‑mentoring programme connecting senior leaders with minority‑group colleagues
All employees complete ‘Diversity and Inclusion Essentials’ e‑learning via Vistry Learn
Signatory of Armed Forces Covenant and Social Mobility Pledge; BuildForce & Salute My Job partnerships
‘Time to Talk’ sessions supporting mental‑health dialogue