Vistry Group
Builds affordable mixed‑tenure homes and sustainable UK communities via retail and B2B partnerships.
4 hours ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
4,587 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
cost advisory
drawing review
tender docs
budget development
subcontractor management
cost reporting
The Special Projects Business Unit was created to address fire‑safety defects in buildings over 11 metres built by the Group in the past three decades, ensuring they meet safe standards for leaseholders and residents.
Key duties involve working closely with Development and Construction teams, participating in design and contract meetings, scrutinising contract drawings for cost risks, preparing tender packages and procurement trackers, analysing quotations, and establishing construction budgets and payment schedules. The role also includes managing subcontractor orders, negotiating variations, processing payments, reconciling costs, producing monthly cost analyses, and supporting post‑completion defect handling.
- Attend design, development and pre‑start meetings to advise on cost implications
- Review contract drawings for errors and cost risks
- Prepare tender documentation, procurement trackers and cost analyses
- Develop construction cost budgets, stage payment schedules and adjudicate settlements
- Manage subcontractor orders, negotiations, variations and payments
- Reconcile costs, produce monthly cost reports and identify overruns
- Liaise with customer service on post‑completion defects and support wider commercial activities
Requirements
hnc/hnd
coins
analytical
communication
fm contractors
building safety
Candidates are expected to align with Vistry’s values of integrity, caring and quality, possess a relevant HNC/HND or comparable experience, and demonstrate strong analytical, communication and mathematical abilities. Experience with major facilities‑management or high‑rise cladding contractors, proficiency in COINS, and a methodical, detail‑oriented approach are essential, while knowledge of the Building Safety Act is advantageous.
- HNC/HND in Surveying/Construction or equivalent experience
- Experience with major FM contractors, high‑rise cladding contractors, or self‑delivery housing associations
- Proficiency in COINS, strong IT, analytical, communication and mathematical skills
- Ability to assess information, manage budgets, negotiate and network
- Strong attention to detail, methodical approach, flexibility and teamwork under pressure
- Knowledge of Building Safety Act (desirable)
Benefits
Vistry promotes a collaborative in‑person culture alongside flexible working options, encouraging candidates to discuss any specific needs during the interview process.
The position offers a competitive salary package with annual bonus, a range of vehicle and travel allowances, generous holiday entitlement that can increase with service, and additional benefits such as private medical cover, enhanced family leave, pension contributions, life assurance, share schemes and access to an employee rewards portal.
- Competitive base salary with annual bonus
- Company car, car allowance or travel allowance; salary sacrifice car scheme
- Up to 33 days annual leave (up to 39 with service) plus bank holidays
- 2 volunteering days per year, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Competitive pension via salary sacrifice, life assurance 4x salary, share save/incentive schemes
- Employee rewards portal and additional perks
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
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