Innovation Project Manager

Job Description:

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for an Innovation Project Manager within the Innovation at Vistry Services based in our Coalville office, covering numerous sites across the Group and working closely with Vistry Works. As our Innovation Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall running of groundbreaking innovation projects on numerous sites, with an emphasis being placed on the planning and programming of works and high-level issues that do not fall within the day-day running of the sites.

You will help with the ensuring the innovation trials and pilot schemes run smoothly from set up to completion. You will assist in scheduling labour/materials and ensure these are apportioned to the appropriate sites correctly. You will be responsible for ensuring programming is undertaken in a way that minimises any delays/disruptions and allows operations to run efficiently.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…

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

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Experience operating on large volume, fast paced developments within the new build housing sector
• Proven track record of planning/programming timber frame/ MMC construction, including innovation trials and pilot schemes.
• History of working within or closely alongside production/construction departments
• A good working knowledge and experience of Timber Frame/MMC construction
• An ability to use written and verbal forms of communication effectively with all stakeholders and to keep people engaged and updated throughout the build process and at key times.
• Good level of IT skills and proficient in numerous packages such as MS Excel/PowerPoint/Word, Coins and Asta
• Experience in forming teams and developing a culture where the highest of standards are expected and maintained
• Sound understanding of Building Regulations and NHBC standards.
• Commercially astute with a strong awareness/experience of working with budgets/constraints and ensuring company targets are achieved
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and engage people operating within all levels of the business either directly or indirectly employed
• Forward thinking, with the ability to see problems coming before they arise and think strategically to overcome them
• Experienced in producing plans, estimating budgets and timescales for contracts
• Ability to work closely within a team or autonomously
• Full UK driving licence
• A strong educational background, with minimum GCSE qualifications in Maths and English
• Higher education studies within the Built Environment
• Broad commercial experience at an appropriate level within the Timber Frame / Manufacturing sector either operationally or from a managerial perspective.
• An interest in MMC and Sustainability factors with an awareness of future products/initiatives
• A strong understanding/awareness of Health & Safety associated with manufacturing, production, logistics, construction, and on-site installation
• An understanding of external influences affecting the Timber Frame supply and erect business
• A demonstratable history of dealing with any unexpected costs / VOs successfully
• A good understanding of manufacturing, production, and logistics processes

More about the Innovation Project Manager role…

• Assist in the preparation of new innovation trials and schemes and ensure existing projects are performing as per tender documents/pre-start meeting initiatives
• Liaise with the Technical Innovation Project team, Regions and Vistry Works factories on programmes and schedules, and the coordination of all on-site activities involving Innovation
• Chair/attend pre-order/pre-start meetings and actively engage in discussions regarding items associated with Innovative trials and pilot schemes
• Chair/attend regular meetings with stakeholders from numerous disciplines during the construction phase to ensure works are undertaken to the required H&S and quality standards
• Develop internal processes that improve/enhance operations and continually strive to implement improvements and efficiencies
• Regular reviewing of build routes/stages/fire assessment plans to ensure manufacturing is undertaken in line with these and any changes are communicated within the business in a timely manner and any subsequent changes are made accordingly
• Ensure H&S documentation that affects/relates Innovation works is in place on all outlets
• Working in various locations nationally as and when required
• Assisting in developing and training the sub-contract/direct labour levels nationally and as per geographical demands
• Reporting to the Director of Research and Innovation regarding the day-to-day activities as well as exceptional activities of the Company as appropriate
• Develop processes from the lessons learned on trial ready for full scale deployment
• Responsible for resolving issues with the installation process and providing feedback to the production and/or design teams to prevent repeat issues, including completing the handover procedure

Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.

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