Technical Manager
Vistry Group
Builds affordable mixed‑tenure homes and sustainable UK communities via retail and B2B partnerships.
Oversee technical delivery of construction projects from tender to completion, managing design and coordination.
24 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Brentwood, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
4,587 Employees
Service Specialisms
Housebuilding
Property development
Affordable housing partnerships
Mixed tenure homes
Partnership working
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Affordable Housing
Sustainable Home Construction
Community Regeneration
Build-to-Rent Projects
Role
Description
technical support
infrastructure planning
feasibility advice
design management
report review
budget management
- Provide post-completion technical support as required.
- To manage the planning and delivery of infrastructure, including services and landscaping.
- Providing technical advice on the feasibility of projects, determining constraints and advising on budgets, phasing and timing.
- Manage the technical and design process of the project from Site investigation and briefing through Planning Consent to
- Review of Intrusive Reports in conjunction with external Consultants and Fire Engineer and agree with
- Collation and review of existing drawing information to establish accurate project data and
- Review of Visual Inspection Reports and assessment of height of building.
- To manage the delivery of work and/or expectations of key project stakeholders and customers, for
- Produce, monitor and update development fees & utility costs budgets and cash flows for all project phases.
- To be the technical lead of a project from bid or tender through to completion.
- Act as the Client focal point and Construction Team Co-ordinator during the construction phase of the
- Delivery of technical duties through all stages of the project.
- Co-ordinate project teams throughout the planning and development process monitoring progress to ensure the delivery
- Ensure all co-ordination issues relating to tenders and contract issues are implemented between design team, construction team, employer’s agent and client.
Requirements
5 years
onc/hnc
nvq
construction
building regs
health safety
- Minimum of 5 years working within the built environment
- Professional qualification from recognised institution e.g., ONC/HNC, NVQ in Construction
- Conversant with building regulations and CDM Regulations, and Health and Safety.
Benefits
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Share save and share incentive schemes
- Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
- Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
- Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
- Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
- Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
- Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
- Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
- Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
- 2 Volunteering days per annum
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
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