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Vistry Group

Technical Manager

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Vistry Group
Builds affordable mixed‑tenure homes and sustainable UK communities via retail and B2B partnerships.
Responsible for managing the complete design process for residential construction projects, including coordination of design consultants, external parties, and statutory authorities. Ensures designs meet technical and regulatory standards while maximizing efficiency and profitability.
20d ago
£60,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Brentwood, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
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
What you would be doing
health & safety
cost management
commission reports
design standards
design programmes
technical advice
  • Collate the pre construction health and safety plan ready for sign off.
  • Maintain and manage pre/post development costs for fee expenditure.
  • Commission the Pre-Construction Stage Planning and Feasibility Reports; Arboriculture, Archaeological, Acoustic, Ecology, Fire Risk Assessment, Flood Risk Assessment, Traffic & Transport, Soil Investigation, Soakage Tests.
  • Ensure Design and Contractual Standards; Employers Requirements, HQI Information, Addendum Specifications are adhered to during the Design Stages and issue relevant information to the Project Team.
  • Production, Management, and Review of the Design and Pre-Construction Programmes.
  • Produce the Schedule of Service Document(s) for Designer/Consultant Appointments, Liaise with QS over Appointment & Warranty Completion.
  • Efficiently Value Engineer Design Proposals in Conjunction with other members of the Project Team.
  • Liaise with land team in completing financial analysis of sites.
  • Oversee adoption of scheme roads and sewers.
  • Chair and Organise client meetings and internal project meetings.
  • Client EOI/ITT/PQQ and Tender Submission support to the new business, pre-contract, and estimating teams.
  • Provide technical advise on remediation, drainage, services, highways, foundations.
  • Chair and Organise Periodic Design Team Meetings (DTM), M&E Client Design Meetings, collate and distribute minutes.
  • Register properties with NHBC / Building control.
  • Manage the Production and Review of Design Information and Details during the Pre-Contract and Construction Phase.
What you bring
site experience
design feasibility
value engineering
professional qualifications
construction experience
civil engineering
  • Site based Construction Experience preceding and Design orientated roles.
  • A sound technical understanding of relevant industry guidance, coupled with an aptitude to learn, obtain and retain information as required within the role.
  • The ability to work thoroughly and efficiently within a collaborative team environment.
  • Pre-Contract Technical input; design feasibility/review, value engineering, planning surveys, energy strategy, sustainability, construction techniques and other elements as required by the Planning Director.
  • Professional Qualifications & Development (Degree, HND/HNC, CPD).
  • Relevant Design & Construction experience within a Contracting/Development organisation.
  • An organised and prioritised working discipline dealing and managing tasks effectively and sequentially.
  • A general background knowledge in Civil engineering / Architecture.
Benefits
  • Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
  • Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...
  • Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
  • Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 Volunteering days per annum
  • Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
  • Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
  • Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
  • Share save and share incentive schemes
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • yes, they may conduct background checks to verify professional qualifications, design and construction experience, and adherence to industry standards and regulations.
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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