Adoptions Manager

Overview

Manage timely, cost‑efficient adoption of roads, sewers & public spaces for housing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• site inspections
• test regime
• cctv surveys
• adoption plans
• safety audits
• technical tracker

Tasks

-Whenever possible, attend sites during infrastructure works/activities and identify/record issues, monitor quality and provide positive feedback or raise concerns with the build team and/or contractors -Arrange site inspections of infrastructure at the end of maintenance periods and identify and arrange all works required to achieve adoption -Liaise with the Engineering and Technical Managers to ensure that infrastructure agreements (S278, S38, S104, S185) and Deeds are in place to facilitate the timely sign-off of works. -Maintain up to date knowledge of all highways and drainage adoption and design procedures and design codes -Commission and/or provide responses to Road Safety Audits to achieve sign-off -Develop and implement a robust test and inspection regime for all stages -Work with the Build & Commercial Departments to ensure a timely sign-off/handover for roads and sewers -Ensure any comments/queries on the utilities design are reviewed and coordinated with the infrastructure design for adoptable roads and sewers -Provide assistance and guidance to the Technical Department with respect to preparation of Adoption Plans, Deed Plans, Agreements and statutory processes inline with instruction form line manager -Provide support to the commercial department in the procurement of MEP packages via input into enquiry, scopes, reviewing quotations, attending pre-order meetings, etc. -Assist with the development of pre-construction costs as instructed by line manager. -Undertake regular Site Inspections of completed, unadopted developments and review Health and Safety implications, arranging any necessary remedial works through the Commercial Department -Ensure applications for all meters are made and installation managed to programme. -Cultivate and maintain good, professional and respected working relationships with all external adopting bodies including Highways Authorities, Water Authorities, Councils and Management Companies -Keep up to date with utility works/installations as may be required to facilitate adoptions/handovers -Investigate barriers to adoption of Legacy Sites and explore and pursue solutions with adopting authorities -Ensure CCTV Surveys, As-Built Surveys, etc. are provided by the relevant supply chain and submitted for approval to the adoption authority or approved body. -Support the Commercial department in reviewing payment applications -Manage the individual Project technical utility trackers, monitor on costs and variations, timescales and risk items -Prepare and issue Highway H&S Files to adopting authorities -Work with the Technical Managers to assist Managing external consultants to assist with adoptions as required including their performance and costs -Liaise with Subcontractors and the Commercial Department with respect to completion of works, variations/new quotations, inspections and rectifying sub-standard works -Ensure the necessary certification is provided for all connections to obtain PC / completion including witnessing

Requirements

• autocad
• excel
• civil engineering
• road construction
• sewer inspection
• negotiation

What You Bring

-Decision making/problem solving/multi-tasking -Computer literate with a good knowledge of AutoCAD, Excel and Word -Able to influence and persuade others to their point of view -Relevant experience in a similar position with a recognised housing developer or Highway/Drainage Authority -Good negotiation skills -A Civil Engineering related qualification i.e. Degree, HND or HNC -Sound commercial awareness -A good communicator/listener -Team player able to communicate with internal and external stakeholders / colleagues -Accurate with an eye for detail -Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it -Able to work under pressure and to deadlines -Experience/in-depth knowledge of estate road and sewer construction & inspection -Familiarise yourself with the Contract requirements/Employer Requirements and CountrySide partnerships utility design solutions -Understanding of Highway & Water Industry standards

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Benefits

-Company car, car allowance or travel allowance -2 Volunteering days per annum -Employee rewards portal with many more benefits... -Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees -Competitive basic salary and annual bonus -Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service -Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave -Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice -Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary -Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover -Share save and share incentive schemes

About Vistry Group

-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.

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