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Key Account Manager - Flooring Location: Northern Region (Home-Based, with regular travel) Reports to: Business Development Lead / National Sales Manager The Opportunity: We are seeking a dynamic Key Account Manager - Flooring to join our Concrete Division. This newly created role will focus on managing and growing relationships with national and regional accounts, primarily within the housing developer and groundworker markets. The successful candidate will act as the main point of contact for key accounts, driving strategic account management, business development, and cross-portfolio collaboration across the Group. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a regional sales strategy aligned to commercial objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, including groundworkers, developers, and contractors. Identify new business opportunities, upsell and cross-sell flooring and precast products, and drive revenue growth. Collaborate with internal teams across divisions to maximise opportunities and drive results. Represent the business at industry events, trade shows, and conferences. Prepare regular reports to support forecasting and performance monitoring. About You: Results-driven with a strong commercial mindset and the ability to achieve targets within agreed timelines. Excellent communicator with outstanding presentation, influencing, and negotiation...

Key Account Manager - Flooring Location: Northern Region (Home-Based, with regular travel) Reports to: Business Development Lead / National Sales Manager The Opportunity: We are seeking a dynamic Key Account Manager - Flooring to join our Concrete Division. This newly created role will focus on managing and growing relationships with national and regional accounts, primarily within the housing developer and groundworker markets. The successful candidate will act as the main point of contact for key accounts, driving strategic account management, business development, and cross-portfolio collaboration across the Group. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement a regional sales strategy aligned to commercial objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, including groundworkers, developers, and contractors. Identify new business opportunities, upsell and cross-sell flooring and precast products, and drive revenue growth. Collaborate with internal teams across divisions to maximise opportunities and drive results. Represent the business at industry events, trade shows, and conferences. Prepare regular reports to support forecasting and performance monitoring. About You: Results-driven with a strong commercial mindset and the ability to achieve targets within agreed timelines. Excellent communicator ...

Job Type: Full time We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry West Yorkshire, at our Wakefield office. As our Technical Manager, you will take the lead on project managing the technical matters relating to projects within the region. You will demonstrate a pro-active approach to design development, working within a team environment from the project’s inception through to its completion. You will be tasked with the control of the complete design process involving the management of consultants, liaison with the relevant statutory and local authorities and other internal and external stakeholders as necessary. To ensure the designs complies to all necessary legislation, associated standards and Vistry Group specification, policy, and procedures. Your role requires an excellent base level of Health & Safety, Environmental and Technical knowledge, including a good working knowledge of the Highways & Drainage, Building Regulations, NHBC Standards, Planning, and Affordable Housing. 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. • 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…, • Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality, • Full Current UK Driving License or equivalent, • Experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or contractor, • Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word,, • Proven ability in a Technical Coordinator/Manager role of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results., • Excellent organisation and time management with ability to multitask., • Commercially aware., • Ability to make decisions within authority., • Able to work as a team member., • Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions., • Strong mathematical ability., • Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others., • Professional aptitude and appearance at all times., • Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company., • Driven to achieve customer satisfaction., • Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work, • Principal Designer and associated Health and Safety training/ qualifications., • Use of Viewpoint drawing management system., • Proficient use of Auto Cad., • Management of technical fees and services cost to complete, • Comply with the company Life of Site processes., • Undertake key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015., • Completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with group policy., • Manage the delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion., • Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with group procedures., • Manage consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans., • Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability., • Manage submission of designs and securing technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 and S278., • Following technical approval being granted, managing timely completion of legal agreements., • Manage utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner., • Manage street naming with local authority, complete plot list and distribute internally and externally of the business., • Assist in production of Sales brochure, legal and sales handover meetings., • Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings,, • Manage consultants to deliver the house type working drawing packs and liaise with key suppliers to provide ancillary drawing information for tender, construction and sales packs., • Prepare all drawings and documents for engineering and superstructure elements for tender, followed by the construction issue and sales handover., • Manage the accuracy of information supplied by all departments to ensure no discrepancies., • Submission of all information to building control and warranty providers and obtaining approval of same, obtaining SAP/HEM Assessments together with PEA’ and EPC’s, etc., • Obtaining and collating all ancillary specialist drawings including hot water supply, heating, kitchen, stair, lintels, p.c. ground floors, and precast upper floors., • Attending and chairing Pre-Start Meetings and briefing all departments on matters related to the engineering and working drawings., • Manage information and liaise with architects, civil and structural engineers and landscape architects, ensuring consistency between various designs., • Assist the Land, Planning & Development teams with advice during the land acquisition stage and assist in the information to discharge of planning conditions., • To monitor and report technical & development fees including S106 obligations. 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Job Type: Full time We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry West Yorkshire , at our Wakefield 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. • 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…, • 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, • Degree in Surveying or similar, • Working towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), • 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), • 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 business’s 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 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., • 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. 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Job Type: Full time 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. • 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…, • 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, • 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 desirable, • 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. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-AD1

Quantity Surveyor Wakefield New build Housing £50,000 – £55,000 Plus package Permanent TSR Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a 5-star housing developer with a presence across Yorkshire. This developer has an excellent reputation for the quality of its product and the service they provide. Due to growth and new developments due to start, an experienced Quantity Surveyor is required to join the successful and established commercial team based in Wakefield. An excellent opportunity for a new build housing experienced Quantity Surveyor, looking to establish a career with a well-established and secure developer. The Role: Maintain effective cost-control processes, ensuring all commercial activities comply with Group policies, procedures Prepare all required commercial reports, budgets, valuations, and cash flow analyses accurately and on schedule Manage budgets, valuations, final cost forecasts, and cost–value reconciliations, maintaining strict control of costs and contingencies across the development Lead value engineering and support conceptual design/options to ensure proposals remain within budget and deliver best value Procure subcontractors, goods, and materials in line with Group procedures, including tendering, producing recommendations, and processing orders, payments, and variations via COINS Evaluate, negotiate, and agree variations and instructi...

In a Nutshell We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry West Yorkshire, at our Wakefield office. As our Technical Manager, you will take the lead on project managing the technical matters relating to projects within the region. You will demonstrate a pro-active approach to design development, working within a team environment from the project's inception through to its completion. You will be tasked with the control of the complete design process involving the management of consultants, liaison with the relevant statutory and local authorities and other internal and external stakeholders as necessary. To ensure the designs complies to all necessary legislation, associated standards and Vistry Group specification, policy, and procedures. Your role requires an excellent base level of Health & Safety, Environmental and Technical knowledge, including a good working knowledge of the Highways & Drainage, Building Regulations, NHBC Standards, Planning, and Affordable Housing. 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 Full Current UK Driving License or equivalent Experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or contractor Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word, Proven ability in a Technical Coordinator/Manager role of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results. Excellent organisation and time management with ability to multitask. Commercially aware. Ability to make decisions within authority. Able to work as a team member. Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions. Strong mathematical ability. Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others. Professional aptitude and appearance at all times. Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company. Driven to achieve customer satisfaction. Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Be able to work effectively in a team Desirable Principal Designer and associated Health and Safety training/ qualifications. Use of Viewpoint drawing management system. Proficient use of Auto Cad. Management of technical fees and services cost to complete More about the Technical Manager role Comply with the company Life of Site processes. Undertake key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015. Completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with group policy. Manage the delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion. Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with group procedures. Manage consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans. Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability. Manage submission of designs and securing technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 and S278. Following technical approval being granted, managing timely completion of legal agreements. Manage utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner. Manage street naming with local authority, complete plot list and distribute internally and externally of the business. Assist in production of Sales brochure, legal and sales handover meetings. Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings, Manage consultants to deliver the house type working drawing packs and liaise with key suppliers to provide ancillary drawing information for tender, construction and sales packs. Prepare all drawings and documents for engineering and superstructure elements for tender, followed by the construction issue and sales handover. Manage the accuracy of information supplied by all departments to ensure no discrepancies. Submission of all information to building control and warranty providers and obtaining approval of same, obtaining SAP/HEM Assessments together with PEA' and EPC's, etc. Obtaining and collating all ancillary specialist drawings including hot water supply, heating, kitchen, stair, lintels, p.c. ground floors, and precast upper floors. Attending and chairing Pre-Start Meetings and briefing all departments on matters related to the engineering and working drawings. Manage information and liaise with architects, civil and structural engineers and landscape architects, ensuring consistency between various designs. Assist the Land, Planning & Development teams with advice during the land acquisition stage and assist in the information to discharge of planning conditions. To monitor and report technical & development fees including S106 obligations. Resolve all technical related queries including conducting site visits as required. 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 TPBN1_UKTJ

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

Unique opportunity available for an experienced Layout Designer to join an established and growing SME Architectural practice in Wakefield, specialising in the layout, design and technical delivery of new build housing for PLC housebuilders and regional developers across Yorkshire and nationwide. The successful Layout Designer will be joining an ambitious well-run practice, now well in its eighth year of trading. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth, this is a key strategic hire that will play a pivotal role within the business, working closely with the Director and contributing to both project delivery and wider team development. This role is ideally suited to a highly experienced Layout Designer with a strong background in residential development and a proven track record in producing high-quality housing layouts for volume housebuilders. You will be confident in leading projects from initial concept and feasibility stages through to planning submission, with a keen eye for design, efficiency and placemaking. We are looking for someone with a solid industry background (typically 5–10+ years), gained within an architectural practice or residential developer environment. You will have demonstrable experience in designing and delivering housing layouts, managing your own workload, and mentoring junior team members where required. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of residential site layouts from concept through to planning stages Produce high-quality planning layouts, site appraisals and feasibility studies Work closely with clients, consultants and internal teams to deliver commercially viable and design-led schemes Prepare supporting drawings including location plans, street scenes and presentation material Utilise AutoCAD to produce accurate and detailed layout drawings Contribute to design reviews and offer creative input on new and existing schemes Manage your own projects and assist in overseeing junior team members Ability to write and produce Design and Access Statements Build and maintain strong client relationships Key Requirements: Proven experience in residential layout design, particularly for volume housing Strong understanding of UK planning policy, design standards and housing guidelines Proficiency in AutoCAD Excellent design, presentation and communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy Confident in a client-facing role with strong problem-solving abilities Ambitious, collaborative and motivated for long-term progression Full, clean UK Driving Licence held for a minimum of 2 years. Access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle for business use, no greater than 10 years old (mileage reimbursement provided). Current business insurance coverage, or willingness to update policy to include business use upon employment. This is an excellent opportunity offering genuine career progression, with scope to take on increased responsibility and play a key role in the future growth of the business. For the right individual, there is potential for long-term incentives and involvement at a strategic level. Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 (depending on experience) + benefits, including a Christmas bonus. Additional Benefits: The team will soon be relocating to a modern office in Wakefield, complete with free on-site parking, providing an excellent working environment. Interested? Please hit apply and provide an updated CV, alternatively, please contact James Jackson at Conrad Consulting for further information

In a Nutshell We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry West Yorkshire , at our Wakefield 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 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 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 Working closely with other departments, you will attend customer care and partner meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication Attend partner meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of procurement programmes Scope out and 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 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 alongside providing cost advice on any major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors, negotiating the cost of variations. Collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs. Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out as required and analysing costs to assist on future estimates Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties Provide cost advice to the Customer Service department to assist with the management of lower value instructions Contribute to the contra charge register, oversee notices / contentious contra charges with the Customer Care team and manage subcontractor retentions and releases in line with the contra charge register Defect liability - assist with ascertaining responsibility and the administering of notices Attend partner meetings, defect meetings and any applicable site meetings Any other reasonable duties as directed by your line manager to support the wider teams 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 TPBN1_UKTJ

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