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Adoptions Manager
Vistry Group
Responsible for the adoption of completed estate roads, sewers, and public spaces, working with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion and compliance with industry standards.
14d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Exeter, 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
What you would be doing
test regime
utility installations
h&s files
supply chain management
adoption plans
client interaction
- 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.
- Develop and implement a robust test and inspection regime for all stages
- Liaise with Subcontractors and the Commercial Department with respect to completion of works, variations/new quotations, inspections and rectifying sub-standard works
- 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
- Keep up to date with utility works/installations as may be required to facilitate adoptions/handovers
- Prepare and issue Highway H&S Files to adopting authorities
- Provide support to the commercial department in the procurement of MEP packages via input into enquiry, scopes, reviewing quotations, attending pre-order meetings, etc.
- 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.
- Assist with the development of pre-construction costs as instructed by line manager.
- Ensure applications for all meters are made and installation managed to programme.
- 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
- Ensure the necessary certification is provided for all connections to obtain PC / completion including witnessing
- Ensure any comments/queries on the utilities design are reviewed and coordinated with the infrastructure design for adoptable roads and sewers
- Manage the individual Project technical utility trackers, monitor on costs and variations, timescales and risk items
- Work with the Build & Commercial Departments to ensure a timely sign-off/handover for roads and sewers
- Maintain up to date knowledge of all highways and drainage adoption and design procedures and design codes
- Work with the Technical Managers to assist Managing external consultants to assist with adoptions as required including their performance and costs
- Support the Commercial department in reviewing payment applications
- Arrange site inspections of infrastructure at the end of maintenance periods and identify and arrange all works required to achieve adoption
- Cultivate and maintain good, professional and respected working relationships with all external adopting bodies including Highways Authorities, Water Authorities, Councils and Management Companies
- Undertake regular Site Inspections of completed, unadopted developments and review Health and Safety implications, arranging any necessary remedial works through the Commercial Department
- Commission and/or provide responses to Road Safety Audits to achieve sign-off
- Investigate barriers to adoption of Legacy Sites and explore and pursue solutions with adopting authorities
What you bring
autocad
civil eng
sewer construction
negotiation skills
drainage authority
highway standards
- Able to influence and persuade others to their point of view
- Computer literate with a good knowledge of AutoCAD, Excel and Word
- A Civil Engineering related qualification i.e. Degree, HND or HNC
- Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Decision making/problem solving/multi-tasking
- Sound commercial awareness
- Team player able to communicate with internal and external stakeholders / colleagues
- Accurate with an eye for detail
- Understanding of Highway & Water Industry standards
- Good negotiation skills
- 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
- Relevant experience in a similar position with a recognised housing developer or Highway/Drainage Authority
- A good communicator/listener
- Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
- 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
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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.
- 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
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
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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