Assistant Development Manager at Vistry Group in Brentwood, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

info procurement

iso compliance

invoice approval

project management

contract preparation

budget monitoring

Assist the team to procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design. This may include placing orders and dealing with invoice enquiries.
Carry out duties in compliance with the Company’s ISO9001 accreditation.
Assist the team to complete paperwork and reports in order to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance.
Assist the Development Managers in preparing and submitting a Post Investment Review and Ensure Project Close out Reports are completed and concluded, where appropriate via the Technical Team.
Assist the team to prepare consultant appointments and collateral warranties, and to co-ordinate signatures, scan and circulate documents as required.
Assist the team to approve invoices via the company financial systems
Management of several small projects, with the support of a Development Manager, to enable development and career progression.
Support the Group Environmental Policy.
Assist other Development Managers in their work with the Land / New Business department during the pre-development programme.
Assist with the preparation of land and build contracts, to ensure land is secured and contracts are entered into in line with agreed timescales.
Assist senior members in the Development Team in settling the Construction Budget and programme, monitoring all Developments through a thorough review of development co-ordination checklists on a regular basis.
Support the Development Team in facilitating early Handover of prospective Development sites from the Land / New Business Team to the full Project Team

Requirements

a-level

ms office

construction

development

geographic knowledge

change management

Able to work under own initiative, having good decision making skills and a keen sense of responsibility
As a minimum, educated to A level standard or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position.
Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail
Professional manner
Able to travel on a regular basis throughout the area, with access to a vehicle on a daily basis
Good geographic knowledge
Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals
Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels
Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
Ability to follow and lead change management programmes
Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation
Some experience in a Development role within the Construction industry; ideally in either Affordable Housing, Care or Property Development

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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

Articles

Careers – People development

Projects & Partnerships overview

Construction Apprentice programme

Role

Description

info procurement

iso compliance

invoice approval

project management

contract preparation

budget monitoring

Assist the team to procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre delivery planning/design. This may include placing orders and dealing with invoice enquiries.
Carry out duties in compliance with the Company’s ISO9001 accreditation.
Assist the team to complete paperwork and reports in order to gain internal approvals and ensure audit compliance.
Assist the Development Managers in preparing and submitting a Post Investment Review and Ensure Project Close out Reports are completed and concluded, where appropriate via the Technical Team.
Assist the team to prepare consultant appointments and collateral warranties, and to co-ordinate signatures, scan and circulate documents as required.
Assist the team to approve invoices via the company financial systems
Management of several small projects, with the support of a Development Manager, to enable development and career progression.
Support the Group Environmental Policy.
Assist other Development Managers in their work with the Land / New Business department during the pre-development programme.
Assist with the preparation of land and build contracts, to ensure land is secured and contracts are entered into in line with agreed timescales.
Assist senior members in the Development Team in settling the Construction Budget and programme, monitoring all Developments through a thorough review of development co-ordination checklists on a regular basis.
Support the Development Team in facilitating early Handover of prospective Development sites from the Land / New Business Team to the full Project Team

Requirements

a-level

ms office

construction

development

geographic knowledge

change management

Able to work under own initiative, having good decision making skills and a keen sense of responsibility
As a minimum, educated to A level standard or equivalent, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar position.
Organised and methodical, with good attention to detail
Professional manner
Able to travel on a regular basis throughout the area, with access to a vehicle on a daily basis
Good geographic knowledge
Highly numerate with the ability to undertake feasibility appraisals
Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels
Proficient in MS Office programmes; particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
Ability to follow and lead change management programmes
Highly literate and able to understand and interpret complex legal documentation
Some experience in a Development role within the Construction industry; ideally in either Affordable Housing, Care or Property Development

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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

Articles

Careers – People development

Projects & Partnerships overview

Construction Apprentice programme