In a Nutshell…
We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Programmer to join our team within Vistry Kent, at our West Malling office. As our Construction Programmer, you will be responsible for developing and updating construction schedules, coordinating site routes and layout plans with Construction Managers, and tracking project progress through regular reports and site visits. You will maintain key tracking systems such as the Build Sales Tracker, Milestone Tracker, and Timber Frame schedules, and collaborate with senior management on EOTs, LADs, and other contractual obligations.
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
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
Strong Excel skills, including formulas and summarising data
Construction experience preferred
Ability to format PDFs and prepare sequence plans, occupation strategies and logistics plans
Experience using COINS
Maintain the Health & Safety training matrix
Use Powerproject to support meetings involving Site Managers, the Supply Chain and others
Coordinate communications across departments to ensure a joined-up approachMore about the Construction Programmer role…
Update the forecasts with any CMLs, completions, new sales and prepare the forecasts for the following week
Update the forecasts with site stream updates when necessary
Update the site streams with new sales or tenure changes
Update all sequence plans with changes, new sales, WIP, completions
Update the divisional WIP release form and WIP summary
Update the ops tracker with all ABM headlines and issue
Chair the ops tracker meeting (construction planner, associate directors from construction, commercial and technical)
Attend build sales and liaise with finance on any changes
Run the outstanding RI report
Quality Assurance spot checks
Produce the subcontractor certificates and update the master league table spreadsheet
Produce the monthly Construction newsletter
Print and bind site sequence plans for Construction Director, MD, Finance Director and Commercial Director
Assist with any forecasting
Take minutes and prepare for SHE meeting
Produce the subcontractor certificates and update the master league table spreadsheet
Compete the self-assessment for auditing purposes
Produce Construction Quality Alerts (CQAs) for any CQR score below 3 or other quality issues
Pre con work for new sites:
Initial site stream / enabling works / pre -con programme
Build sequence
Logistics plans
Compound plans
CEMP
CPHSEP
LoS D form
Liaise with partnerships and development on programmes for partners, taking into consideration longstop dates and LADs
Assist with organising and producing content for SM/ASM meetings
Collate and save best practice photos
Save CQRs
Produce organigrams
Assist with any new signage requests or initiatives
Implement and track new proceduresFinally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…
We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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