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We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer or Buyer to join a new region of an award-winning Housebuilder with their region based in Berkshire. The ideal candidate will have exposure to residential construction; volume is preferred but not a pre-requisite. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing region and work on a brand new scheme. Key Responsibilities: Procurement & Package Management: Command all procurement workflows for the their brand new development, taking full ownership of scheduling, negotiating, and managing the end-to-end buying process for the site. Supply Chain & Subcontractor Operations: Coordinate subcontract packages across the South Coast, Thames Valley, and South Midlands regions, ensuring commercial alignment, accurate forecasting, and rigorous cost control. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the Head of Commercial, site teams, and the wider commercial department to ensure seamless procurement progression from pre-construction to final project handover. Cost & Materials Control: Oversee material ordering schedules, material pricing, and logistics to protect project margins, mitigate cost inflation, and drive financial efficiency across all live developments. Please get in touch for more details and a confidential chat with Jonty. Ref: 4494JM

We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer or Buyer to join a new region of an award-winning Housebuilder with their region based in Berkshire. The ideal candidate will have exposure to residential construction; volume is preferred but not a pre-requisite. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing region and work on a brand new scheme. Key Responsibilities: • Procurement & Package Management: Command all procurement workflows for the their brand new development, taking full ownership of scheduling, negotiating, and managing the end-to-end buying process for the site., • Supply Chain & Subcontractor Operations: Coordinate subcontract packages across the South Coast, Thames Valley, and South Midlands regions, ensuring commercial alignment, accurate forecasting, and rigorous cost control., • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the Head of Commercial, site teams, and the wider commercial department to ensure seamless procurement progression from pre-construction to final project handover., • Cost & Materials Control: Oversee material ordering schedules, material pricing, and logistics to protect project margins, mitigate cost inflation, and drive financial efficiency across all live developments. Please get in touch for more details and a confidential chat with Jonty. Ref: 4494JM

Job Description In a Nutshell We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Southern, at our Basingstoke office. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team, you will be responsible for supervising, managing and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects. You will take...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Basingstoke Job Type: Full timeIn a Nutshell We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Southern, at our Basingstoke office. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team, you will be responsible for supervising, managing and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects. You will take responsibility for the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contract/s, in order to fulfil the requirements of the Company in maximising quality of service and profitability. You will provide a range of cost control and financial reporting duties across all aspects of construction work undertaken by the company. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but were 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. Lets cut to the chase, whats 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 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays 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 Christmas company shutdown 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 HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent Proven experience as a PQS / SQS / Commercial lead working within a residential house builder (dependent on position level) Experience maybe gained from a similar position or promotion A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations A good knowledge or construction methods and materials Strong mathematical and IT ability Ability to assess and analyse information Good business sense Good understanding of budget management Negotiating and networking skills Excellent communications skills Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Good team working skills Accurate with an eye for detail A methodical approach Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable Degree in Surveying or similar Working towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) More about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role Lead, support and coach your direct reports and the wider team to support their growth and development Be active in the recruitment of new starters to the team and then throughout the employee life cycle, including holding development reviews and succession planning exercises Working closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication Recognise and advise Site Managers on delays, extensions of time and loss and/or expense and ensuring relevant notices are issued. Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchasers extras Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the clients agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs) Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties Preparation of financial reports including:Internal Valuations/CVRs and subcontract liability reports in accordance with schedule of accounting period end dates and deadlines Margin Analysis reports. Commercial Analysis (final margin) forecasts and Cost to Complete forecasts Cash Flow forecasts Turnover forecasts De-brief reports Compile and present CV2 tender summary sign-off in accordance with parameters determined in the Commercial Best Practice Manual. Compile and present CV1 tender summary sign-off in accordance with parameters determined in the Commercial Best Practice manual. Coordinate the activities of the Material Buyer and Company Estimator to achieve CV1 and CV2 sign-off. Obtain authorisation to let all sub-contract orders valued over thresholds as noted in Commercial Best Practice Manual. Place and issue sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy and Commercial Best Practice to budget and within programme requirements. Attend and minute all sub-contract order adjudication meetings. Compile reports on contract letting vs. estimate for each site periodically, as required. Liaise with build department on sub-contractors performance and compliance with order conditions. Ability to deal with complex consortium sites and attend relevant meetings. Attend and project team meetings as required. Complete sub-contract orders to accord with site programmed build requirements in accordance with Group Policy and Group Rebate schemes and fully adjudicate prior to issue of documentation. Set up and regularly review with the site management team the PPQA tick sheet to facilitate sub-contract contract work payment. To liaise with company management and provide all necessary forecast and site budget information to meet the businesss reporting requirements. Control and report post contract cost movements per development every month. Update CV1 and CV2 site specific reports and provide details of all unscheduled and scheduled order revisions i.e. Site Instructions and site purchase orders. To provide such monthly reporting as required by the Commercial Manager. Review professional fee provisions and statutory service cost, and credits, with the technical department. Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with Vistry Group Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract. Maintain a half yearly site reserve list. Issue Payment Withhold Notices, where a contractor application, or part thereof, is in dispute in accordance with Construction Act. Immediately advise management of notification of impending claim or legal action arising from a disputed claim or payment from a Sub-Contractor/service provider. Where necessary, determine a sub-contract order in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Employment and liaise with Build Department in this respect. Diligently use the Vistry Group construction system to manage site project administration, including orders, variations, valuations, etc. Assist in the regular review of materials on-site and material valuations. Agree and process all sales variation requests, including works to show homes, stock plots and sales incentive works in accordance with group procedures. Properly categorise on the construction system unscheduled and scheduled order amendments. Settle all variation invoices/applications for payment in accordance with Vistry Group Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract. Process groundworks payments/applications for payment using the Vistry Group AGA payment system as outlined in Commercial Best Practice Manual. Ensure the collection of retention against all sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy. Manage and certify retention releases on completion of the development. Complete and agree sub-contract final accounts within 6 months of the last legal completion on-site and prior to the first release of retention to the individual sub-contractors. Maintain final account schedule. Maintain completed development provision on CV1. Maintain CV2 reserves as part of the Old Site Reserve central file. Liaise with the technical department to secure site adoptions and tender, let and administer maintenance orders, as required. Complete formal site closedown procedure in accordance with Group Policy. Assist the Commercial Director / Manager to ensure:correct financial controls of sites is maintained at all times. all sub-contract payments are recorded and processed through the surveyors and payments clerks in accordance with the general terms and conditions of purchase orders. Inform the management team of any abnormal cost or circumstances which will have a significant effect on cost or have long term cost implications. Ensure Quantity Surveyors are pro-active on sites within their daily control, advice and discuss any operation or method where cost savings could be achieved. Mentor, manage and develop assistant/ junior surveyors and ensure the efficient running of the surveying team. Ensure you keep up to date with legislation changes and attend training and technical training as and when require by the Company. Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams Finally, lets tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, were 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 youll 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, were 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. #LI-TP1

Basingstoke and surrounding areas Permanent | £39,000 to £47,000 per year We are recruiting an experienced HSE Advisor to support Property Services operations for a leading G15 housing association. Covering Basingstoke and surrounding areas, you will help leaders, managers and frontline colleagues build a strong safety culture and apply health, safety and environmental standards confidently in their day-to-day work. This is a varied advisory role combining practical fieldwork, stakeholder coaching, incident management and continuous improvement. You will work across offices, residential properties and development sites, providing clear and impartial advice while helping the organisation maintain safe working practices. The role As HSE Advisor, you will develop trusted relationships with stakeholders across Property Services and provide subject matter expertise on occupational health, safety and environmental matters. Your main responsibilities will include: Providing practical HSE coaching, advice and guidance to managers and colleagues Promoting visible safety leadership and supporting initiatives that strengthen safety culture Conducting field safety visits across offices, residential properties and development sites Identifying good practice and recommending proportionate improvements Advising stakeholders on occupational health hazards and undertaking field monitoring Supporting environmental awareness and responsible operational practices Explaining HSE policies, procedures and regulatory requirements clearly Leading and supporting incident reporting, classification and root cause analysis Identifying systemic learning and recommending preventative measures Coaching line managers on hazard identification, risk assessment and suitable controls Delivering engaging HSE induction training to new colleagues Responding to HSE management enquiries and taking ownership through to completion Supporting relevant external stakeholder and tender evaluations Undertaking DSE assessments for reasonable adjustmentsWhat you will need You must have significant experience working in HSE roles, including providing occupational health and safety advice within property or construction environments. You will also need: A NEBOSH National General Certificate NEBOSH root cause analysis training or an equivalent qualification Experience reviewing health and safety policies and procedures and recommending good practice Confidence classifying incidents and leading incident investigations Strong communication, analytical and critical evaluation skills The ability to build positive relationships with managers, frontline teams and other stakeholders The creativity to produce engaging safety training and workshops The ability to organise competing priorities accurately and with close attention to detail A collaborative approach and the ability to contribute positively within a team A full driving licence, access to your own vehicle and willingness to travel frequentlyA NEBOSH Construction Certificate would be beneficial. Experience as a DSE Assessor, occupational health monitoring experience or progress towards an IOSH Level 5 or 6 Diploma or equivalent would also be welcomed. Working arrangement The role covers Basingstoke and surrounding areas and requires regular travel across the local operating region. You will conduct visits in a range of working environments and may occasionally travel further afield for team meetings. The confirmed benefits include 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by one day each year up to 30 days. You will also receive three wellbeing days, two paid volunteering days, a matched pension contribution of up to 12% and life cover at four times salary. Flexible benefit options include buying or selling holiday, private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover. If you are an experienced HSE professional who combines sound technical knowledge with practical advice and confident stakeholder engagement, we would be pleased to hear from you

We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Buyer or Buyer to join a new region of an award-winning Housebuilder with their region based in Berkshire. The ideal candidate will have exposure to residential construction; volume is preferred but not a pre-requisite. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing region and work on a brand new scheme. Key Responsibilities: • Procurement & Package Management: Command all procurement workflows for the their brand new development, taking full ownership of scheduling, negotiating, and managing the end-to-end buying process for the site., • Supply Chain & Subcontractor Operations: Coordinate subcontract packages across the South Coast, Thames Valley, and South Midlands regions, ensuring commercial alignment, accurate forecasting, and rigorous cost control., • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with the Head of Commercial, site teams, and the wider commercial department to ensure seamless procurement progression from pre-construction to final project handover. Cost & Materials Control: Oversee material ordering schedules, material pricing, and logistics to protect project margins, mitigate cost inflation, and drive financial efficiency across all live developments. Please get in touch for more details and a confidential chat with Jonty. Ref: 4494JM

In a Nutshell… We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry Southern, at our Basingstoke office. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team, you will be responsible for supervising, managing and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects. You will take responsibility for the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contract/s, in order to fulfil the requirements of the Company in maximising quality of service and profitability. You will provide a range of cost control and financial reporting duties across all aspects of construction work undertaken by the company. 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 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays 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 Christmas company shutdown 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 HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent Proven experience as a PQS / SQS / Commercial lead working within a residential house builder (dependent on position level) Experience maybe gained from a similar position or promotion A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations A good knowledge or construction methods and materials Strong mathematical and IT ability Ability to assess and analyse information Good business sense Good understanding of budget management Negotiating and networking skills Excellent communications skills Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Good team working skills Accurate with an eye for detail A methodical approach Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require itDesirable… Degree in Surveying or similar Working towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)More about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role… Lead, support and coach your direct reports and the wider team to support their growth and development Be active in the recruitment of new starters to the team and then throughout the employee life cycle, including holding development reviews and succession planning exercises Working closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication Recognise and advise Site Managers on delays, extensions of time and loss and/or expense and ensuring relevant notices are issued. Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team Prepare stage payment schedules to assist in the financing of the works Carry out pre-order meetings including all necessary Health & Safety requirements, finalising a tender sum and agreeing a stage payment schedule for payment purposes before preparing all contract documentation and placing the order Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser's extras Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client's agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs) Maintain a half yearly site reserve list. Where necessary, determine a sub-contract order in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Employment and liaise with Build Department in this respect. Diligently use the Vistry Group construction system to manage site project administration, including orders, variations, valuations, etc. Assist in the regular review of materials on-site and material valuations. Agree and process all sales variation requests, including works to show homes, stock plots and sales incentive works in accordance with group procedures. Properly categorise on the construction system "unscheduled" and "scheduled" order amendments. Settle all variation invoices/applications for payment in accordance with Vistry Group Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract. Process groundwork's payments/applications for payment using the Vistry Group AGA payment system as outlined in Commercial Best Practice Manual. Ensure the collection of retention against all sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy. Manage and certify retention releases on completion of the development. Complete and agree sub-contract final accounts within 6 months of the last legal completion on-site and prior to the first release of retention to the individual sub-contractors. Maintain final account schedule. Maintain completed development provision on CV1. Inform the management team of any abnormal cost or circumstances which will have a significant effect on cost or have long term cost implications. Ensure Quantity Surveyors are pro-active on sites within their daily control, advice and discuss any operation or method where cost savings could be achieved. Mentor, manage and develop assistant/ junior surveyors and ensure the efficient running of the surveying team. Ensure you keep up to date with legislation changes and attend training and technical training as and when require by the Company. Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teamsFinally, 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. #LI-TP1

An opportunity to shape and lead a procurement function from the ground up Good benefits package and flexible hours This isn't a procurement job where you keep the wheels turning - it's one where you get to rebuild them. Working for a manufacturer of precision technical equipment, they design, engineer and manufacture high-spec products used by customers around the world. This is an opportunity to take full ownership of a procurement function - shaping its processes, its team and its relationship with the wider business - rather than stepping into someone else's system. You'll report into senior leadership and take full charge of buying for a complex, made-to-order product range - leading a small team and becoming the go-to link between suppliers, colleagues company-wide, and the technical design side. Here's what the role covers: Building and steering a small purchasing team, giving people clear direction, coaching their development, and stepping in when a problem needs a senior call Translating demand forecasts into smart stock decisions, so shelves stay full without tying up cash unnecessarily Keeping a constant eye on where suppliers could let the company down, and having a plan ready before it happens Partnering with the design team to question whether parts, finishes or materials could be swapped for cheaper or quicker alternatives without hurting performance Acting as translator between what suppliers can realistically make and what gets specified on paper, turning shop-floor insight into formal change requests Scouting and bringing on board fresh suppliers who can support growth and give the company more negotiating powerThe Candidate: Supply Chain Manager Several years' hands-on buying experience for complex, made-to-order products - machined components, circuit boards and smaller assemblies rather than mass-produced commodities Comfortable working with ERP/MRP A natural people-leader who enjoys coaching a small team rather than just directing it Sharp with numbers, and just as sharp at the negotiating table Happy building relationships outside their own department, especially with technical colleaguesIf you're ready to make a procurement function your own, we'd love to hear from you

In a Nutshell… We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join our team within Vistry Southern, at our Basingstoke office. As our Procurement Manager, you will ensure the efficient running of the materials and sub-contract purchasing function. Focus on co-ordination of the buying department with other departments to ensure all packages are bought, to the right specification, on time and on budget whilst maintaining full compliance of the Best Practice procedures and the Company's Health, Safety & Environmental Policies. 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 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays 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 Christmas company shutdown 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 HNC / ONC in Construction or similar Experienced gained within the construction industry Experience maybe gained from a similar position or promotion A good understanding of building regulations and legal obligations A good knowledge or construction methods and materials Strong mathematical and IT ability Ability to assess and analyse information Good business sense Good understanding of budget management Negotiating and networking skills Excellent communications skills Accurate with an eye for detail Good team working skills Willingness to work extra when required to accommodate business needsDesirable… Degree in Construction or similar, or, Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, or working towards full membership, or, Working towards being a chartered member of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Understanding of changes to regulations and legislationMore about the Procurement Manager role… Managing the procurement team. Having direct project procurement responsibilities. Monitoring and supporting material procurement focusing on availability, compliance with the group supply chain, keeping within project budgets whilst maintaining strong relationships between our project teams and our key suppliers. Carry out the tender process for key Sub-Contract packages. Monitoring procurement schedules for each project focusing on keeping the procurement programme on course to support achievement of the construction programme. Ensuring all procurement carried out follows group processes. Maintain an up to date library of standard house type material schedules. Produce accurate site-specific material schedules and process material orders. Monitor material order values against budget values and address large variations. Liaise with group procurement to assist in bulk price agreements group deals, providing feedback and update on the business unit's procurement for rebate recovery. Continually monitor supplier performance and hold regular meetings with main suppliers. Providing reports on KPI's for the commercial director and contract managers. Continually research new products. Ensure the invoice checking procedure is being carried out and on hold invoice levels are kept to a minimum. Ensure sites are visited by the procurement team on a regular basis to assess material stock levels and material storage are suitable to reduce waste and delays. Continually monitor material lead times, keeping build and site managers informed, instigate forward material allocation when necessary. Maintain general specification for the regions housing range and ensure compliance with divisional general specification. Manage all amendments to specification as and when required. Monitor plant levels and ensure it is off hired when no longer needed. Ensure the material database is kept up to date. Ensure tender lists are prepared for each scheme. Ensure Sub-Contract orders are returned and signed prior to works commencing on site. Ensure tenders are checked and comply with site specification and current trade specifications, and the tender drawings for the site include the standard details. Provide support to the bid team, advising on price increases, material availability and VE options available in the current market. Report to the Commercial Director on the tender enquiry status. Attending contract review meetings on a monthly basis. Ensure all material and Sub-Contract orders are processed correctly and efficiently. Ensure copies of approved material tenders lists are kept on record. Provide support to and ensure the efficient running of the buying team. Ensure you keep up to date with legislation changes and attend training and technical training as when require by the Company. Attend departmental meetings as required. Maintain open lines of communication with colleagues in other regions. Ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed of key departmental developments. Support the customer care department with any supplier difficulties. Any other reasonable procurement related task/operation.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. #LI-TP1

In a Nutshell… We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join our team within Vistry Southern, at our Basingstoke office. As our Senior Buyer, you will provide a full range of cost control, forecasting and financial reporting duties on all aspects of materials supply and plant for construction work within your region. Working closely with the wider Commercial team, you will be responsible for the performance of the sites within your control. 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 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays 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 Christmas company shutdown 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 5 or more GCSE passes at grades A - C, including English and Mathematics Proven length of experience working for a contractor or residential house developer in a buying role. A good understanding of building regulations and legal obligations A good knowledge of construction methods and materials Strong mathematical and IT ability. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. Ability to assess and analyse information Good commercial sense Good understanding of budget management Negotiating and networking skills Excellent communications skills Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Good team working skills Accurate with an eye for detail Willingness to go above and beyond to meet deadlines as and when the business requires it.Desirable… Degree in Construction or similar, or, HNC / ONC in Construction or similar Member of the Chartered Institute of Building, or working towards full membership Working towards being a chartered member of the Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Experience of COINSMore about the Senior Buyer role… Manage, coach and develop the Assistant Buyer to create a high-performing and efficient team, working closely with key stakeholders within the business Lead the pre-start meetings, including the presentation of relevant Health & Safety documentation Support the wider Commercial and Buying team with new products and innovation by investigating new solutions and innovations within the industry Deputise for the Buying / Procurement Manager where necessary and assist with the production of sales specifications for each project Agree the price specification with manufacturers of key suppliers, preparing the CPC1 (Material Costs) including providing material schedules from working drawings Input material schedules onto the relevant system and produce material budgets for the Surveying team Place material orders and procure additional materials not covered by schedules and place supplementary orders, analysing any variations Place plant orders by liaising with the Construction Director for compound layout and site set-up Produce cost reports and provide analysis of material costs for completion, actioning material and plant invoices Ensure all materials are delivered to sites in line with current build programmes, specification and are purchased at competitive prices inline with the companies group & regional deals where applicable. Ensure the procurement of all sites/buying phases are continually monitored against budget. Maintain an up to date library of standard house type material schedules. Produce accurate site specific material schedules and process material orders. Monitor material order values against budget values and address large variations with the Regional Regional Buying Manager. Ensure the tender process is adhered to for all new sites/phases in line with the regions tendering/procurement policy. Negotiate regional bulk price agreements and ensure competitive quotations are obtained for materials not covered by bulk agreements. Continually monitor price agreements to ensure they always remain competitive. Continually monitor supplier performance and hold regular meetings with main suppliers. Place orders for key showhome materials before pre-start meetings if required to meet showhouse programme dates. Process site purchase orders for replacement materials and produce monthly reports detailing expenditure. Continually research new products. Ensure the invoice checking procedure is being carried out and where necessary negotiate credits. Monitor the goods received sheets and liaise with build and site managers to ensure correct completion procedures are maintained. Complete stock valuation exercised as required during the year. Continually monitor material lead times, keeping build and site managers informed, instigate forward material allocation when necessary. Manage site call-offs and carry out regular stock takes to ensure site stocks remain cost effective. Maintain general specification for the regions housing range and ensure compliance with divisional general specification. Manage all amendments to specification as and when required. Monitor plant levels and ensure it is off lined when no longer needed. Ensure some labour and all material sub-contractors are procured within the agreed programme and to within budgetary levels. Ensure the efficient running of the computerised sub-contract purchasing system. Maintain a library of standard house type sub-contract schedules. Manage estimating functions for production of accurate estimated costs for housing, roads and sewers. Produce site specific material schedules. Ensure the material database is kept up to date. Ensure material tender lists are prepared in conjunction with the build department, and to the approval of the Regional Buying Manager / Commercial Manager/ Ensure tenders are checked and comply with site specification and current trade specifications, and the tender drawings for the site include the Bovis Homes standard details. Produce reports comparing tender prices obtained, and an analysis of how they compare to the viability. Report to the Regional Buying Manager / Commercial Manager on the tender enquiry status and seek authorisation to place sub-contract orders. Ensure all material orders are processed correctly and efficiently. Ensure copies of approved material tenders lists, authorised tender enquiry summaries and cost valuation reports are kept on record. Continually monitor sub-contractor performance by liaising with build and surveying personnel. Ensure company procedures are followed with regard to the termination of any material suppliers and seek to replace with an alternative material supplier within budgetary levels.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. #LI-TP1

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