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In a Nutshell… We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our team within Vistry West Yorkshire, at our Wakefield office. As our Buyer, you will be responsible for the procurement of materials and plant to the Company's exact requirements, ensuring goods are delivered on the required date and purchased at the most competitive rates within the available budget allowance. As a Buyer, you will provide a full range of cost control and financial reporting duties on all aspects of materials for construction work. Alongside the Senior Buyer, you will be accountable and responsible for the performance of the sites in 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 A proven background in a purchasing role Ability to build productive stakeholder relationships Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality work on time, within budget Commercially astute with a proven ability to manage costs Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously Strong written communication skills Strong numeric and analytical skills Thorough, with strong attention to detail Excellent communications skills Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Good team working skills Accurate with an eye for detail Behave in line with our values Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require itDesirable… Working towards professional membership (CIPS or equivalent) Knowledge of construction regulations and legislations Knowledge of construction methods and materials Experience of COINS desirable Proficient in MS Office packages, experience using bid writing software is desirableMore about the Buyer role… Ensure quality and performance of materials fall in line with acceptable standards. Consolidate purchases of materials to achieve maximum economic benefit. Encourage and develop wherever feasible, negotiated agreements with supplier and manufacturers. Inform other departments of all relevant information regarding changes in materials, major price movements, delivery lead times and individual supply situations. To purchase where appropriate in accordance with Group purchase deals. Identify and "take off" where necessary materials. Prepare all relevant documentation, procuring additional materials not covered by schedules and placing supplementary orders Send out enquiries for appropriate materials, collate and analyse quotations. Place orders with suitable suppliers for specified materials. Placing orders for plant equipment as required by site, including negotiating prices by liaising with the Construction Director for the compound layout/site set-up You will be responsible for preparing the CPC1 (Materials Costs) which includes; Providing/obtaining material schedules from working drawings Preparing the tender list for major materials Preparing all of the tender documentation and letters The analysis of quotations resulting from tender enquiries Inputting material schedules on to the appropriate computer systems Producing materials budgets for surveyors Advise Surveyors costs for budgetary purposes. In conjunction with the Site Manager, progress the delivery of supplies in order to comply with the site building programme. Resolve any discrepancies that may arise between orders, goods received and invoices. Also make decision on this account and authorise payments. Attend site meetings at key stages in order to review general progress on site and to decide on any future action necessary. Ability to work efficiently under pressure whilst maintaining commercial awareness. Establish, monitor and ensure payment of negotiated rebate agreements as allocated. Study and analyse markets to make recommendations of possible specification changes which would represent savings without detracting from quality requirements. Liaise with other departments and disciplines to establish or improve supplier and inter-department relations.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-AD1

In a Nutshell… We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our team within Vistry West Yorkshire, at our Wakefield. As our Commercial Manager, you will manage and co-ordinate the designated commercial team to ensure the smooth operation of the commercial function and the delivery of annual plans and forecasts. Responsible for the cost control of projects throughout the construction process, including procurement of subcontractors and materials in line with Build & Budget requirements. 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 Degree in Surveying, Building or similar A member of or working towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)Extensive experience working within a residential house builder Previous experience as a Managing QS or Commercial Manager within the industry A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations A good knowledge or construction methods and materials Experience or people management and project leading Strong mathematical and IT ability Ability to assess and analyse information Good business sense Good understanding of budget management Negotiating and networking skills Must be proficient with Coins IT system & Viewpoint document management system 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 Capable of strategic vision Decision making/problem solving/multi-tasking Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require itMore about the Commercial Manager role… Ensure compliance with the company's Quantity Assurance Procedures and Health & Safety Policy. Where possible to look for areas of cost savings whilst projects are live. Liaise with all other departments to ensure cost effective delivery of the regions budgeted output. From time to time take on any other specific requirements requested by the Commercial Director to the benefit of the region's commercial operations. Attend design review meetings and pre-planning technical department meetings to understand pre-planning application works and the consequences on the development's financial forecasts. Attend land department meetings to understand and produce viability costs and implications including relevant Section Agreement obligations and legal requirements. Work with build and commercial teams to ensure that the contractual position of the company is protected as can be reasonably foreseen. Attend group best practice meetings to share and gain knowledge. Provide accurate build costs for use in budgets, forecasts and valuations. Ensure build cost information is up to date to enable accurate estimating. Periodically review and update forecasts and budgets. Including for later phases on sites. Working with the line manager (or Estimator if available) to ensure estimated costs of all works are available and up to date, including the preparation of viability back up for use by the land department. Oversee the preparation of substructure quantities for use with alternative foundation designs. Oversee the preparation of estimated costs of elevational treatments and styles for use with the Divisional House Range. Respond to any variations, errors or omissions. Provide all house type cost information for use with budgeting and forecasting procedures, as requested. Prepare the actual costs of "lettings" and provide a cost comparison against the base estimate. Ensure that costs are kept within forecast and estimates where possible, and that the department operates within the guidelines determined in the Group Commercial Best Practice. Coordinate the measure and payments to subcontractors including guidance to Surveyors to ensure that works are certified for payment in accordance with Company procedures. Ensure that Roads & Sewers payments are checked thoroughly including any relevant measures. Provide variance report for use by Regional Commercial Director. Provide overheads report for use by Regional Commercial Director. Provide year-end report for use by Regional Commercial Director. Coordinate cash flow forecasts for each site, to be monitored against monthly payments. Liaise with customer care to ensure that any remedials are being contra charged and process followed. Raise sales invoices for shared costs and other sundry contracts. Liaise with Technical, Planning & Finance to ensure accurate & timely reporting of fee schedules including S106. Ensure rebate information for Group is collated and returned by the required deadlines. Carry out monthly cost/value report for the Region including coordinating and checking of CVR's and back up prior to the monthly meeting, all in accordance with Group Audit requirements and company procedures. Carry out periodic valuations in accordance with Company Policy, including coordination of HA valuations & invoices. Report of any major variances to the Regional Commercial Director. Respond to contract variances in respect of quality, performance, programme, costs and specification. Liaises with all Departments in matters relating to the effective administration of site development schemes. Identify non-compliance and rectify and resolve problems. Settle contract price variations. If non-compliance with above, then discuss determination of the contract with the Regional Commercial Director and Area Build Directors. Ensure that quotes for purchaser's extras are provided to the Sales Team in accordance with Commercial Best Practice and project the Regions target gross margin for this service. Ensure you keep up to date with legislation changes and attend training and technical training as and when require by the company. Attend departmental meetings as required. Deal with queries from build teams. Maintain open lines of communication with colleagues in other regions. Work with Build and other depts to ensure working relationship with key suppliers & subcontractors is maintained where possible. Ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed of key departmental developments.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-AD1

Contract Manager Starting salary - £32k Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (flexible working required to meet the needs of a demanding client. Reports to: Director Roles & Responsibilities: To provide senior leadership and support to the Site operation, this will require the management, leadership and control of a Contract Consultant based on site in Wakefield. Deliver the highest levels of operational support the site, this should include but not be limited to: Operational fulfilment, how to maintain/improve where Required Forward planning – ensuring delivery of a clear build profile 8 weeks prior to any peak uplift. Maintain close working relationships with all warehouse colleagues using the tools available Deliver 100% compliance against all recruitment vetting standards at all times Introduction of best practice initiatives as outlined by the Director Ensure contractual fulfilment in line with KPI/SLA for the site. Attend monthly reviews with the Director Op’s level client contacts ensuring detailed actions/notes are captured. Ensure 100% compliance audit rating. Support effective roll out of any new internal initiatives/projects. Support the Director with peak planning & delivery Provide senior point of escalation for all HR matters relating to the Contract Consultant and our warehouse workers. Ensure all personal objectives are always met. Escalate in a timely manner any known operational issues that might involve the senior management team. To maintain the highest levels of communication both written and oral with the client, the warehouse workers and within the Pertemps management team. Ensure all systems and data is maintained at all times Ensure that all relevant payroll deadlines are met at all locations, managing the flow of information between the client and our internal departments. Key behavioural skills: To possess high levels of business acumen including oral/written business communication skills to a high standard. To display an inquisitive approach to managing the various sites identifying opportunities to improve process, recruitment, financial and operational performance to the benefit of the Pertemps contract. To evidence capability for making sound/confident decisions on behalf of the client and Pertemps. To evidence a calm, encouraging and enthusiastic character when managing complex and sensitive internal and external communications. To meet and exceed all tasks and functions without management reminder Experience in Contract / Industrial recruitment preferred Experience in team management and ability to increase motivation please send CV's to (url removed) in the first instance

Senior Environmental Advisor – Wakefield What’s in it for you… We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it. ?25 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more ?Group Personal Pension Plan ?Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications ?24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services ?Cycle to Work scheme ?Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more! ?Life assurance cover ?Long service recognition ?Active local social committees ?Regular social events ?Paid volunteering opportunities in your community ? About the role… The Senior Environmental Advisor is responsible for monitoring and reporting on compliance with our Corporate and Divisional ISO 14001 management systems, waste obligations, contract requirements, and legislative obligations. This includes auditing and updating the environmental, waste management, management systems. This is a full-time permanent role based from our Wakefield office with Hybrid working. As Senior Environmental Advisor you will… ?Monitor, review, and audit compliance with environmental legislation, ISO 14001 management systems, and contract requirements. ?Act as Technically Competent Manager (TCM) for Waste, ensuring compliance with relevant waste permits. ?Support the Group SHEQ Compliance Manager and Divisional Heads of SHEQ with audits, guidance, and the development of internal audit plans. ?Lead engagement with external ISO certification bodies and support ESG reporting requirements, including energy and carbon capture plans. ?Investigate environmental incidents, provide feedback, and liaise with enforcing authorities when needed. ?Support bids, project teams, and operations with the implementation and development of Environmental Management Systems and controls. ?Contribute to internal communications, training, and development of environmental reports, case studies, and carbon monitoring. ?Provide audit findings and recommendations to the Group SHEQ Director, highlighting risks, improvements, and best practices. About you… This opportunity is perfect for someone who is self-motivated and keen to learn and develop. You’ll bring a strong background in Environmental Management, ideally with experience in the Utilities or Construction sectors, along with a solid understanding of ISO 14001 and environmental management systems. You’re passionate about driving high standards, confident managing audits and stakeholders, and known for being a reliable, collaborative team player who takes ownership and delivers. Our commitment to Equal Opportunities... We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR. Next steps... If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info

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